We are thrilled to share that Press Start's first-ever CoLab High School Program was a huge success! Across the seven-week Program, nine groups of Ontario high school students and members of the educational community thoughtfully collaborated to bring their incredible ideas for positive change to life. Participants received mentorship from a highly successful group of grant recipients from our annual CoLab Program and had the opportunity to learn from our inspiring keynote speaker, Anthony McLean. At the end of the Program, student participants and their group leaders submitted their incredible final ideas for grant funding. We are so excited to share that all nine participating groups received grant funding from a total pool of $29,000, which includes the OTIP Changemaker Grant of $25,000 from our partners and program co-sponsors, OTIP. “I was interested in the CoLab High School Program because it seemed like a great opportunity to collaborate and work...
Our third Flourish+ Talk was filmed as a podcast at the Teachers Life / nowly office. This incredible (and informative) discussion featured Dr. Gillian Mandich, founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research, and two-time TEDx speaker; who has regularly appeared in the media on shows such as The Social, Marilyn Denis, Breakfast Television, and The Morning Show. Dr. Mandich was joined by Karen Goodeve, our 2024 Teachers Life Living Values Service Excellence Awardee and beloved teacher from OSSTF Peel District. Defining Resilience? Dr. Mandich delves into the origins of the word "resilience," highlighting how it represents not only the ability to bounce back but also to learn and grow from life’s challenges. Karen shares her perspective on what resilience looks like post-pandemic for herself and her colleagues within the education community. Burnout is On the Rise One in three Canadian adults is now experiencing burnout. So, how...
At Teachers Life, one of our primary goals is to support our valued Members and their families. Our annual awards program is just one way we give back, creating lasting impact for our Members. To date, we've invested over $600,000 in scholarships and bursaries for the families of our Members. As an insurer dedicated to the education sector, these awards are a cornerstone of our Fraternal Benefits Program (Flourish+). In 2024, we expanded eligibility, accepting applications from students at any stage of post-secondary education. In addition to children and grandchildren, Members' nieces and nephews are now also eligible to apply for Teachers Life awards. This year, we are proud to recognize 11 outstanding individuals with the Teachers Life Bursary, the J.F. Allen Scholarship, and the Hall & Hall Award. Recipients were selected through a random draw from all qualified applicants. The Teachers Life Bursaries This year’s six outstanding student recipients...
Teachers Life and OTIP are thrilled to share that applications are open for our 2024 Press Start CoLab High School Program. This program supports teenagers across Ontario who want to create positive change. Over seven weeks, high school students from across Ontario will work together with their peers and a member of the education community to develop an idea that addresses mental health for youth. If you are an education leader in one of Ontario’s high schools, we encourage you to organize a group of 2-5 students and apply today. We will be accepting 10 teams, each with 2-5 students and led by an education leader. Students may draw from one or more Ontario high schools. You and your team will receive access to guidance from social entrepreneurs in mental health as well as tools and resources that will help frame your ideas and help them launch. That is not...
