Hi Everyone!


For those of you returning and for those of you who are here for the first time, I want to take this time to thank you for checking this out. In my vlog above Savannah and I discuss our time at the Inter-University Research Network Symposium. We both had a very good time at the IURN and we learned a lot about what is being done and what is not being done. Below is a list of all the presentations:

“Addressing the achievement gap through Pre-Primary: Exploringfamilies’ experiences and future workforce expectations to support future implementation”. Dr. Jessie-Lee McIsaac (MSVU) & Marla Smith (MSVU)

“African Nova Scotian Dream-Keepers: Culturally Responsive Teachingand Best Practices”. Martin Morrison (TCRCE) & Dr. Susan Brigham (MSVU) 

“Generational Bridges – Supporting L’Nu students’ success with Elder engagement”. Dr. Kathy Snow (CBU)

“Bridging the Gap: Connecting spirituality and achievement for African Nova Scotian students”. Dr. Kesa Munroe-Anderson (MSVU) & Dr. Susan Brigham (MSVU)

“Educational research and how it links back to education policy and program decision-making”. – Elm BallroomDr. Jeff Orr (StFX) & Cathy Montreuil, Deputy Minister EECD

“Exploring the Impact of Appreciative Inquiry on Mi’kmaq LearnersExperiencing and their Teachers: Enhancing Secondary Student Engagement and Teacher Pedagogy”. Dr. Jennifer Mitton-Kükner (StFX) & Ann Findlay.

“Developing Data Systems for evidence-based policy making and implementation: A study of the Nova Scotia Attendance and Engagement Policy”. Dr. Joyline Makani (Dal) & Dr. George Freempong (DBDLI) 

“Moving Achievement Together Holistically: An Indigenous Approach to Mathematics Education”. Dr. Evan Throop-Robinson & Dr. Lisa Lunney Borden (StFX).

“Redressing the Achievement Gap in Literacy with Vulnerable Populations at a Vulnerable Age”. Dr. Anne Murray-Orr (StFX) & Dr. Jennifer Mitton-Kükner (StFX)

“Closing the Achievement Gap for African Nova Scotian Learners”.
Dr. Barb Hamilton-Hinch (Dal) & Dr. Mary Jane Harkins (MSVU)

“Foundations for Mi’kmaw Student Persistence and success in NovaScotia: A case study to understand the factors that contribute toMi’kmaw students’ persistence or withdraw from school, especially atkey grade transitions”. Dr. Kathy Snow (CBU) & Shelley Tulloch.

“Addressing the achievement Gap in Reading Comprehension forchildren from lower Socio-Economic backgrounds”. Dr. Jamie Metsala(MSVU)

“Promising Practices for Supporting Achievement Gap Students –Promising school based pedagogical practices to support the academicachievement of rural students affected by poverty”. Dr. Joanne Tompkins (StFX) 

“Reading Comprehension: The intersection of social, emotional andcognitive factors for adolescent readers”. Dr. Nicole Conrad (SMU) 

“Addressing the achievement gap in Nova Scotia: Identifying the
language skills that children need to succeed in learning to read”.
Dr. Helene Deacon (Dal)

We weren't able to attend all the presentations but the ones we were able to attend were really interesting. If you are interested in knowing a little bit more about the ones we attended feel free to ask! 


Until next time!

Kaitlin Owens