Engaging Minds at 2School

In this episode, James Gamage sit down with Margeaux Montgomery, an educator at the Innovative 2School program in Calgary. 2School brings the classroom into vibrant community settings, challenging students to think differently about their city and their role within it. Margeaux shares the history and core philosophy of the program, explaining how it integrates design thinking and a sense of community ownership into the curriculum. She provides a glimpse into the engaging activities and hands-on learning opportunities students explore. Margeaux also discusses the program's valuable partnerships, the broader significance of cities, and how student ideas have sparked change. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of incorporating "play" and civic engagement into the learning process, offering insights into the key outcomes and plans for 2School. 

 

Topics discussed in this episode.

• Open Minds

 

In the spirit of our journey to promote reconciliation, we would like to honour the truth of our shared history and acknowledge Treaty 7 territory and the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, that includes the Kainai, Siksika, and Piikani First Nations. We acknowledge the traditional lands of the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations. We would also like to recognize the Métis people, and the Inuit people who have made their home here in Mohk’insstsis, also known as Calgary.