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
Researcher: Mary Barrow Supporting Neurodiverse Learners by Using Visual Supports as a Tier 1 Intervention examined what could be learned by using visual supports as a whole-class support in grade 1, grade 2 and grade 1-2 classrooms. Visual supports are an evidence-based practice for neurodivergent learners (with a large evidence-base, Read more
McDowell Foundation Celebrates Award Winner On Friday November 29, 2024 the McDowell Foundation presented researcher Seleste Eftoda with its annual research award for her project Understanding the Perspectives of Teachers Who Engage in Regular Physical Activity and Implications on Well-Being. The McDowell Foundation Award celebrates the outstanding contributions to educational Read more
A Participatory Action Research Project: Improving Teaching Practices Through Culturally Responsive Teaching To practice culturally responsive teaching (Gay 2010, 2018) in their own classrooms, educators need the opportunity to learn from and with other educators. Using participatory action research methodology (McIntyre, 2008), the study gathered six Saskatchewan elementary educators (researcher Read more
The McDowell Foundation is saddened to hear the news of Fred Herron’s passing on October 24, 2024. A legacy teacher, educational leader, and friend of the Foundation, Fred was instrumental in the development of the McDowell Foundation over thirty years ago. Fred was incredibly dedicated to teacher-led research in Saskatchewan Read more