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Teacher who came out as transgender at school inspires students and colleagues to live their truths

Michael Megenbir was someone who generally kept his personal life separate from work. That is, until one June day in 2017. Sitting among...

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I wanted to do things perfectly: How the model minority myth affects me and other Asian people

This first person piece was written by Florence Hwang, a journalist with CBC Saskatchewan. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please...

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Fort McMurray student earns big scholarships for computer science innovations

A 17-year-old Fort McMurray student has been offered four scholarships with a combined value of almost $250,000 for his innovative ventures in computer science....

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My Korean name is Ki Sun, and I’m choosing not to be ashamed of it anymore

This First Person article is the experience of Priscilla Hwang, a reporter for CBC Ottawa who is reclaiming her Korean name, Ki Sun. For more...

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Bank of Canada reminds us of more things to worry about

Whether you are a teacher, a student, a medical professional or just coping with the COVID-19 crisis in your daily life, there are...

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Why these parents, teachers want COVID-19 vaccines to be mandatory for school staff

This story is part of a CBC News series examining the stresses the pandemic has placed on educators and the school system. For the series, CBC News sent...

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With summer vacation looming, educators worry about lasting ‘fallout’ of pandemic schooling

Schooling Under Stress: CBC News sent a questionnaire to thousands of education professionals to find out how they and their students are doing...

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Chaotic pace, no senior perks: High school grads end another disrupted year

With the end of this pandemic school year in sight, educators say they’re feeling behind on meeting the curriculum and concerned about the...

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Parents juggle Wi-Fi woes, time crunches and constant change this school year

Across Canada, COVID-19 has changed what school looks like for students this year, with the pandemic continuing to disrupt learning and upend classrooms...

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Muslim teachers in Quebec disappointed as landmark religious symbols ruling faces appeal

Amar Al-Shakfa dropped off her CV at a Montreal school on Wednesday, a day after learning English school boards would be exempt from...

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Quebec Superior Court upholds most of religious symbols ban, but English-language schools exempt

Quebec’s secularism law violates the basic rights of religious minorities in the province, but those violations are permissible because of the Constitution’s notwithstanding...

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Home to Home Run for charity: Sault man logging marathon a day from B.C. to Ontario

Rick Fall ran a marathon in British Columbia on Monday. The 61-year-old finished another 42 kilometres on Tuesday and Wednesday, and aims to keep that pace for another 100...

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Courier giant DHL padded own pockets with ‘hidden fees,’ class action alleges

A Vancouver law firm is going to court against DHL, alleging the courier giant profited by misrepresenting some of the fees it charges...

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How parts of Canada are going about vaccinating teachers against COVID-19

This weekend, teachers and school staff in Ontario’s Niagara region are getting their first chance at a COVID-19 vaccine, thanks to the recommendation of...

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Teachers warn that some students have ‘checked out’ of school, and it will be hard to get them back

Toronto-area high school teacher Kirby Mitchell has long focused his attention on students who’ve been labelled as having behavioural issues, who are often...

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Singh says he disagrees with Hamilton MP’s post on racism in Quebec, but demands no apology

New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says he does not agree with accusations that Quebecers are racist, after one of his Hamilton MPs applauded controversial remarks...