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Today we continue our series of #blackhistorymonth profiles by looking at the life of Elijah McCoy. McCoy was born in 1844 in Colchester, Ontario, which is the southernmost community on mainland Canada and a destination for slaves escaping the U.S. via the Underground Railroad in the mid-19th century. At age 15 McCoy was sent to Edinburgh, Scotland where he was certified as a mechanical engineer. During his time in Scotland the McCoy family had moved to Ypsilanti, Michigan wh...ere his father George had started a tobacco and cigar business. Because there were limited opportunities for work in Ypsilanti related to his engineering degree, Elijah built a home-based machine shop where he started developing improvements and inventions. One of his first inventions was an automatic lubricator for oiling steam engines which he patented in 1872. This enabled trains to run faster and more profitably since they didn't need to stop for maintenance as often. At that time he had produced more patents than any other black inventor. He continued to invent into his later years and obtained 57 patents including a folding ironing board and a lawn sprinkler. In 2001 McCoy was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Virginia, and he has a street name and a Patent Office named after him in Detroit, Michigan. #elijahmccoy #blackhistory #blackhistoryfacts See more

It is said that in the animal kingdom skunks love Valentine's Day the most, because they're Scent-imental creatures. Aside from the many corny jokes such as that, Valentine's Day is a perfect opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care for them. Whether it's breakfast in bed, exchanging love letters, cooking together, having a game night or holding hands on a hike, there are many ways that you can make today happy and memorable. This past year has made it challengin...g to see our friends, it may also be a good idea to celebrate Valentine's Day in the style of many Latin American countries where the holiday is known as 'Día del amor y la amistad' (day of love and friendship). Not only do couples exchange flowers, candy and gifts on this day, but the focus is also directed at showing gratitude to friends! We hope everyone has a lovely Valentine's Day!#valentinesday #valentines #valentinesday2021 See more

As we continue our series of profiles for #blackhistorymonth, today we shine the spotlight on Dr. Anderson Abbot. Abbot was the first Canadian-born Black person to graduate from medical school, and after being licensed in 1861 to practice medicine he became the first Canadian-born Black doctor in the country. His parents, Wilson and Ellen, were from Mobile, Alabama where they owned a general store in the 1830s. During that time the city passed a law that required all free Bla...ck persons to provide bonds signed by two white men as proof of the free person's good behaviour. Wilson and Ellen refused to abide with this law and moved the family to Toronto. Abbot was born and grew up excelling in school which in 1858 led him to study at the Toronto School of Medicine (which later became the University of Toronto). During that time he had a placement with Alexander Augusta, who was the first Black doctor in North America and the head of Toronto City Hospital (now Toronto General Hospital). Abbott would return to the USA during the Civil War to apply his medical services to the troops, and also acted as a surgeon in several Washington DC hospitals that served the Union forces. He even provided care for President Abraham Lincoln during that time. For his services he was appointed "Aide-de-camp", which at the time was the highest military honour ever bestowed on a Black person in North America. After returning to Canada he became an important member of the Black community in Toronto and was a strong public advocate for integrated schools. He died in 1913 at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of success, generosity, and inspiration.#blackhistory #blackhistoryfacts #andersonabbott #andersonruffinabbott See more

Not only are our teachers and mentors qualified to provide your children top-notch tutoring, they are also all trained to be expert level pencil sharpeners. All Scholars pencils are sharpened to have a point no wider than 0.003 mm, ensuring that our students receive a precise writing utensil. All calculators are calibrated, and all pens are capped each night to ensure the ink stays fresh for the next day. These steps are all important as we provide individual supplies for eac...h student as part of our safety measures, and we want to ensure each child is fully equipped to learn. It's the attention to detail that sets us apart. Visit our website today for more information on our many programs, and how we are providing a safe environment where students can learn without concern. #tutors #tutoringcenter #tutoringcentre #onlineclass #onlineclasses #homeschool #homeschooling #onlinetutor #onlinetutors #onlinetutoring See more

At Scholars we have a strict PVO policy: Positive Vibes Only. This not only makes you feel brighter and more welcoming, it also has some health benefits for everyone who partakes. The health benefits of positive thinking and being positive towards others are plentiful: Higher levels of happiness, lower levels of distress, better overall cardiovascular health, and increased life span. Most of all, it feels great to spread your positivity to others and to help make their day ev...en just a little bit better. Positive work environments outperform negative work environments. Come visit a Scholars and sign up your children for a PVO learning experience! Check out our website for more information on all of our services. #tutors #tutoringcenter #tutoringcentre #onlineclass #onlineclasses #homeschool #homeschooling #onlinetutor #onlinetutors #onlinetutoring #positivevibes #positivity #positiveenergy#positivemindset #positivethinking #positivevibesonly See more

Join us today from 2-3 pm for a free webinar to learn how Scholars has confronted the challenges of the past year and have not only survived, but thrived. The current landscape and future of education has changed drastically and we are dedicated to adapting and evolving with the changes. To learn more about Scholars, and the benefits of joining the Scholars family as a franchisee, visit www.cfa.ca/franchisor-spotlight/ and register for free. Thank you to @cfafranchise for presenting this series of illuminating webinars. See you there! #franchiseopportunities #businessownership #cfagrowingtogether #franchisee #franchisees #ownabusiness #franchiseowner #canadianfranchise

We are excited to announce the opening of a new Scholars in the great city of St. Catharines! We have an amazing team of teachers and tutors here ready to help students of all ages in the community to thrive & shine. Did you know that St. Catharines is also known as "The Garden City" because of the 1000 acres of parks, gardens, and trails? We like to think that each Scholars is an educational garden where everything blossoms and grows, so we think we'll fit right in. Come in and say hello! Please visit our website for more information on our services and our safety protocols. #tutors #tutoringcenter #tutoringcentre #onlineclass #onlineclasses #homeschool #homeschooling #onlinetutor #onlinetutors #onlinetutoring

One of the many ways that we are keeping your children safe in our centres is providing each student with their own set of supplies. We also have sneeze guards at each table, hand sanitizing stations, and decreased occupancy to ensure that our students can learn without concern. At Scholars, teaching is a work of heart and we love providing a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable work environment for each and every student who walks through our doors. #tutors #tutoringcenter #tutoringcentre #onlineclass #onlineclasses #homeschool #homeschooling #onlinetutor #onlinetutors #onlinetutoring