by Brent Evans   The outdoor educational school at Upper Canada College (UCC) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is all about seeking out new experiences – and the gift of the last two years is they have given us just that. During this time, we have been called on to put everything we believe in into...Read More

by Vij Richards   As a therapist, I help adults who feel lost in their purpose, are struggling with the challenges of life and experiencing a stuckness. By being present to witness their story I can often co-regulate their nervous system. When this happens, a person can more easily access their own inner wisdom and...Read More

by Stacey Romero   I have learned so much these last few years since I started working in the inclusion space. There is so much we take for granted living in a world that is designed for the “average person”.  And in most cases, that person is hearing, or sighted, or able-bodied – the perspective...Read More

A written collaboration between yLead and Captains & Poets The past two years have placed an unprecedented draw on our resilience, and we are seeing the impact in our classrooms globally. In Canada, schools are closing because there aren’t enough teachers resulting in an unprecedented number of uncertified teachers in the classroom. In Australia, just...Read More

by Jennifer Johnson Since launching the Captains & Poets Program in schools in 2019 we have been exploring the ins and outs of what it means to be human – and all with the backdrop of a series of crises at home, at school and on the world stage. The erosion of the social fabric in schools...Read More

by Dr. Deeksha Sharma Taylor was a great kid. She was active, loved school and also helped with chores at home. Suddenly, after summer vacation, there was a dramatic shift in her personality. She could not focus on things and was constantly feeling tired. She started withdrawing from activities. Her parents thought that she was...Read More

by Katrina MacGibbon As we transition into 2022, I am feeling a renewed sense of hope, eagerness, and anticipation for the possibilities ahead. This might seem strangely optimistic as we already find our ourselves in a similar situation of flux and uncertainty as the previous year gone by. Admittedly, I am also exhausted and anxious...Read More

by Fiona Douglas-Crampton When I watched the Captains & Poets video, I thought: This is the next generation of Compassionate Leaders….and they are exactly what we need. I have been a student of leadership for a long time – having various roles, including heading up a Women’s Leadership organization.  When I took on the role...Read More

How Captains & Poets answers the needs of students living with autism spectrum disorder By Adrianna McQuaid Policy makers around the world are aware of the urgent need for mental health supports in schools. With an increasing number of students labelled “exceptional” each year, the pressure on school boards and public health agencies has only...Read More

Canadian Organization Brings Inclusion and Connection into the Classroom New curriculum addresses systemic well-being and academic challenges exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic Toronto, ON, November 19, 2021 – A new curriculum for kids in kindergarten to grade 12 aims to bridge Social Emotional Learning (SEL) with Inclusion programming to help create greater connection in the classroom....Read More