Gender Equity in PHE Classrooms

[ Feature Article ] May 17th, 2024 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). This article highlights 5 simple and meaningful ways that educators and schools can create safer PHE/PA spaces for queer and trans youth. These tangible takeaways are a part of Wisdom2Action’s (W2A) SAFER (Safer Access for Everyone in the Rainbow) Project, which developed tip sheets for teachers to address misinformation and promote safer learning environments for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

[ Feature Article ] Did you know that the majority of education workers (59%) have experienced mental health issues, with women and secondary school education workers being more severely impacted? With Mental Health Week in Canada and Education Week in Ontario occurring from May 6th to 12th , we interviewed Dr. Melissa Corrente from the Healthy Professional Worker (HPW) Partnership research project to learn more about the “Mental Health Toolkit for Education Workers”. Check out this article to learn how this bilingual virtual hub of high-quality resources aims to improve education worker mental health.

[ Podcast ] Welcome to The PHE Canada Podcast! In the fourth episode of our podcast, we speak with Certified Sexual Health Educator and founder of SHIFT Education, Jessica (Jessy) Wollen, on the many ways to...

[ Feature Article ] Looking for some quick and easy mindfulness activities to do with your students? Check out this article to learn about the many benefits that mindfulness practices can bring to your classroom and tips to integrate them into your daily instruction.

[ Feature Article ] This article discusses the importance of food literacy and how teachers can incorporate some fun nutrition related activities into their classrooms.

[ Podcast ] Welcome to The PHE Canada Podcast! In the third episode of our podcast, we speak with Equity and Inclusion Consultant, Andrea Barrow, from Limestone District School Board. Alongside our incredible...