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Three New Experiments in Science Education

Three New Experiments in Science Education
Across Canada, innovative educators are abandoning conventional lessons for the spirit of discovery. Outdoor class photo via Shutterstock.

For many students, science and math are two of the hardest subjects to get excited about in elementary through high school, and the quickest to be scratched from the list for post-secondary education. That could be jeopardizing Canada's future prosperity in a world economy that's increasingly driven by technology and leading-edge science.

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