Wendy Carr

We need to improve teachers’ mental health literacy

University Affairs published an op-ed by Wendy Carr, a UBC teaching professor and senior advisor, and Blye Frank, a professor and dean of the faculty of education, also at UBC. […]

Mar 15, 2019

In B.C., a sexual orientation and gender identity program for educators, called SOGI 123, has drawn some opposition. Credit: Jon Gilbert Leavitt/Flickr

Sex education and gender identity in schools rife with controversy

Sexual health education and gender identity policies in schools have prompted heated debates across Canada.

Sep 6, 2018

Teach Mental Health aims to expand mental health literacy among those studying to be teachers, and among those they teach. Credit: Flickr

New, free online resource for teachers, teacher candidates, or anyone who wants to support youth mental health

Four Canadian universities, including the University of British Columbia, launched a new online curriculum resource earlier this month called Teach Mental Health.

Aug 30, 2018

How to keep young minds active this summer

How to keep young minds active this summer

As another school year comes to a close, the task of filling long, summer days lies ahead.

Jul 4, 2016

UBC educates future teachers in mental health literacy

UBC educates future teachers in mental health literacy

UBC is improving mental health literacy among its teacher candidates, arming them with the knowledge and skills they need to act as an intervenor in the battle against teen mental illness.

Aug 26, 2015

Teaching degree ‘a ticket to many worlds’

Teaching degree ‘a ticket to many worlds’

Despite recent labour unrest, demand for UBC teacher education grows.

Nov 20, 2014 - by Corey Allen