A Novel Idea

During the academic year, grade twelve English students examined numerous media articles and broadcasts questioning the place of literature in 21st century curriculum design.   Does literature, and all that it can bring, belong on a contemporary syllabus?  In an age of rapid technological innovation, decreasing attention spans, job training now driving education reforms across North […]

Cohort 21: Early Days

This past Saturday, 20+ expert teachers from CIS schools across the province, marked the official inauguration of Cohort 21.  The day centered on defining creative and pragmatic uses of digital tools to enhance teaching and learning in 21st century classrooms. Garth Nichols (Greenwood College) and Justin Medved (York School) provided an inspired and dedicated day of […]