Funding Announcement – 2025-26 The Foundation is pleased to announce the following projects that received funding for the 2025-26 school year. More details about each project can be found by clicking the links below. Congratulations to the recipients of these grants and we look forward to sharing your results in Read more
Enhancing High School Student Wellness Through Participation in an Equine Assisted Learning Program: A Pilot Project Researchers: Roberta Ross (Greater Saskatoon Catholic), Patricia King (University of Saskatchewan), Darlene Chalmers (University of Regina), Kaylah Ukrainetz (University of Saskatchewan), and Amanda Gourlay (Greater Saskatoon Catholic). Project Summary: You can visit any high Read more
Using a Solutionary approach to education in a grade seven classroom encourage more curious, more confident, more compassionate change-makers Researcher: Todd Knihnitski (Saskatoon Public) Project Summary: As educators we are helping develop the leaders of the now and ancestors of the future. We need curious, knowledgeable and compassionate students to Read more
Living Curricula: Developing a participatory action research process for curricular evaluation and evergreening via a learning management system Researcher: Jenna O’Connor (Distance Learning Centre) Project Summary: The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Perspective on Curriculum Renewal (2016) calls on teachers to advocate for curricula that must reflect and be responsive to the unique Read more
Mentor Teaching In Saskatchewan: A Community of Practice Approach Researchers: Dr. Cristyne Hébert, Camille Hounjet, Trina Crawford (Regina Public), Stephanie Rincker (Regina Public), Mick Rissling (Regina Public), Scott Mills (Saskatoon Catholic), Jennifer Busby (Saskatoon Public, and Kelli White (Prairie Spirit). Project Summary: Cooperating or collaborating teachers play a vital role Read more
Intentionality: Co-constructing Classroom-Based Literacy Practices at Oskāyak High School Researchers: Whitney Greves (Greater Saskatoon Catholic), Cornelia Laliberte (Greater Saskatoon Catholic), Jennifer Altenberg (Greater Saskatoon Catholic), and Katrina Sawchuk (Greater Saskatoon Catholic). Project Summary: Literacy is a powerful tool for empowerment and decolonization. However, urban First Nations and Metis high school Read more
SENSE-ational Schools: Physical literacy enriched movement opportunities for students with neurodiversity Researchers: Greg Bennett (Saskatoon Public Schools), Blair Ross (Saskatoon Public Schools), Natalie Houser (University of Saskatchewan) and Louise Humbert (University of Saskatchewan). Project Summary: Physical education (PE) is a required area of study in the K-9 curriculum and provides valuable Read more
Retired Teachers and their Ongoing Contribution to Teaching and Learning in Saskatchewan Researcher: Janet Lowndes Moderator: Rob Lenhe, STF Senior Administrative StaffPanelist: Sue Amundrud, STS President Date: May 7, 2025Time: 7:00 to 8:30pmRegister Here Synopsis: The purpose of this study was to raise awareness within the profession of the extraordinary resource that Read more
Making a Maker Community: Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century Researcher: Cristyne HébertModerator: Derek Barss, STF Senior Administrative StaffPanelist: Aaron Warner and Curtis NormanDate: May 21, 2025Time: 7:00 to 8:30pmRegister Here Synopsis: This project centers on updating pedagogical practices around making, recognizing the need for students to be prepared for success Read more
Payroll Deductions Set it and forget it! STF Members are able to donate directly to the McDowell Foundation through a payroll deduction. Download the fillable payroll form here, fill it out and send to your schools payroll officer. Members have the option to donate a lump sum, annually or monthly Read more