By the final years of high school, something begins to change. For many students, curiosity gives way to routine. Learning becomes increasingly focused on completing assignments, preparing for exams, and earning grades. The sense of wonder that comes so naturally in childhood (remember that feeling?) can slowly be replaced by simply getting through the next semester. Recent research highlights some of the challenges students face in today's classrooms. According to...
Read MoreModeling Geography
Starting on day one of classes, the cross-curricular learning began. Global Studies teacher Andrew McLean challenged the grade 10 students to exhibit their understanding of Ecuador’s geography and ecosystems by creating clay models of the country. The end result were stunning.


