by Michael Frankfort | Jan 28, 2026 | All Science Teachers, Blog, Critical Thinking, General Interest, Inquiry, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration, Scientific Literacy, STEM
STAO Blog had the opportunity to speak with Rebecca White to discuss her career path throughout her academic studies, her interest in science and engineering, and the impact of teachers and mentors who helped shape her journey. What is your job title? What career did...
by Michael Frankfort | Jan 14, 2026 | All Science Teachers, Article, Blog, Critical Thinking, Featured, General Interest, Inquiry, Media Type, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools
Learning Together Again: Reflections from STAO 2025 Walking into the STAO conference this year felt both familiar and renewed. There was an immediate sense of shared purpose—educators reconnecting, exchanging ideas, and grounding conversations in the realities of...
by Michael Frankfort | Dec 17, 2025 | All Science Teachers, Blog, Critical Thinking, General Interest, Inquiry, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, STEM
If STAO Celebrates 2025 Was a Dead Whale… Li-Shien Lee Math Coach, Ottawa Carleton District School Board At this year’s STAO Conference in Toronto, I had the joy of attending Dr. Dan Riskin’s keynote presentation, “AI & Curiosity: An Opportunity for...
by Michael Frankfort | Nov 26, 2025 | All Science Teachers, Blog, Critical Thinking, Environment, General Interest, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration, Scientific Literacy, STEM
Brendan Samuels Brendon poses in front of the East Lions Community Centre where he helped to treat the building’s windows for bird safety through the City of London’s “Neighbourhood Decision Making” program. STAO – Career Showcase STAO is pleased to share a...
by Michael Frankfort | Nov 15, 2025 | All Science Teachers, Blog, Critical Thinking, Free, General Interest, Inquiry, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration, Scientific Literacy, STEM, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools
Count Me In 2025: Building Bridges Between Math, Science, and Technology On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Mathematics Outreach at the University of Toronto hosted the Count Me In Educator Conference at OISE. This complimentary, one-day professional learning event...
by Michael Frankfort | Oct 29, 2025 | All Science Teachers, Blog, Featured, General Interest, Postsecondary, Resource Type, Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration, STEM, Strands, Understanding Life Systems, Understanding Structures and Mechanisms
Christopher Yan, RMT STAO – Career Showcase STAO Blog had the opportunity to speak with Christopher Yan to discuss his career path throughout his academic studies, his interest in science, and the impact of some of his teachers. What is your job title? What...
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