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The Energy Doesn’t Stop: Reflections on InnovED’s Evening SocialWhen InnovED paired its July MicroLab with an evening social for the first time, the energy in the room didn't stop when the session did. Here's what happened when education innovators stayed to connect.
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From Insight to Impact Part Two: Inside InnovED’s July MicroLabInnovED's July MicroLab brought together educators and edupreneurs to do the hard work of turning insight into action. Here's a look at what participants explored, built, and took away from Part Two of the "From Insight to Impact" series.
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Rethinking Workforce Development in a Knowledge EconomyAcross every sector discussion at the Saudi Arabia–Canada Investment Forum, the same question surfaced: who develops the human capability required to realize our economic ambitions? Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone reflects on what that means for universities, industry, and the future of workforce development.
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TEFL vs TESL vs TESOL: Which Credential Do You Need?TEFL, TESL, and TESOL are used interchangeably, but they refer to distinct pathways with different purposes and professional contexts. If you are exploring English language teaching, here is what each credential actually means and how to identify which one is right for you.
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Why School Improvement Is the Defining Leadership Discipline of Our TimeLeadership, Organizational Learning, and the Future of Educational Improvement
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No Magic Bullet: Martha Jez on What It Really Takes to Scale Educational ImpactFair Chance Learning has been building for 15 years, working across Canada, the United States, Kenya, Algeria, and the United Kingdom. Martha Jez joined InnovED to share what she has learned about scaling educational impact, and her answer kept coming back to the same thing: you cannot do it alone.
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Where Can You Teach English Abroad in 2026? (Complete Guide)Teaching English abroad continues to be one of the most accessible and rewarding ways to live and work internationally. Whether you're looking for a career shift, a chance to travel,…
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Celebrating Excellence: Garth Nichols Receives the 2025-2026 Award for Excellence in Continuing & Professional LearningSome people bring expertise to professional learning. Others bring energy.A rare few bring both, along with curiosity, generosity, and a sense of joy that stays with you long after the…
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From Insight to Impact: InnovED MicroLabs Are Where Ideas Get to WorkGood ideas don't transform education on their own. They need the right tools, the right frameworks, and the right people in the room. InnovED MicroLabs bring all three together, and the series is just getting started.
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Practice, Partnership, and Purpose: What Global Education Entrepreneurship Actually Looks LikeWhat does it actually take to build an education enterprise that works across continents, cultures, and classrooms? InnovED sat down with global education leaders from Maple Bear Global Schools to find out.
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Strengthening the K-12 Connection: Creating Value Through the InnovED AcceleratorWhen Toronto District School Board students visited the University of Toronto Entrepreneurship True Blue Expo, something clicked for everyone in the room. That moment captures what the InnovED Accelerator is really about: building genuine connections between K-12 classrooms and the entrepreneurs working to improve education.
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From the Farm to the Classroom: What Experiential Learning Actually Looks Like in K-12What does it take to prepare students for a future we can't fully predict? Dr. Karen O'Meara, Experiential Learning Consultant at the York Region District School Board, joined InnovED to share how hands-on, reflective learning experiences are shaping future-ready classrooms today.
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