Joel Westheimer

3 weeks ago | edmontonjournal.com | Bill Mah |Marc Spooner |Joel Westheimer

CP-Web. Students, faculty and members of the Harvard University community rally, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo) APArticle contentWhat happens to democracy when universities come under attack? If recent events in both the United States and Canada are any indication, we’re about to find out — and the answer should concern all of us.

Jan 14, 2025 | theglobeandmail.com | Joel Westheimer

Nov 20, 2024 | ottawacitizen.com | Joel Westheimer

Faculty are not acting simply to protect their salaries, but to protect the very essence of education itself. When universities prioritize financial interests over educational ideals, strikes and protests are one tool to fight back.  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentAt the University of Ottawa, faculty have just voted overwhelmingly to go on strike if progress at the negotiating table around key issues remains stalled.

Oct 23, 2024 | thesudburystar.com | Joel Westheimer

Early exposure to social movements can inspire students to become thoughtful, engaged citizens. But it isn’t easy to teach this well, and the role of educators is crucial. Published Oct 23, 2024  •  Last updated 13 hours ago  •  4 minute readProtesters showed their anger with the Toronto District School Board over having students attend a political rally at which some people chanted Pro-Palestinian slogans.

Oct 23, 2024 | ottawacitizen.com | Joel Westheimer

Early exposure to social movements can inspire students to become thoughtful, engaged citizens. But it isn’t easy to teach this well, and the role of educators is crucial.  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentPolitics is not a four-letter word, and being political is not a bad thing when it comes to educating Canadian youth.