Would your neighbourhood school benefit from a mobile classroom experience? Educators from the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center visited Guelph this week, sparking enthusiasm for a return visit in the fall. This Toronto-based non-profit is dedicated to human rights advocacy, providing Holocaust education and insights on Canadian hate crimes to students across the nation.
The Tour for Humanity operates from a mobile education centre that has already visited more than 1,200 schools. “The Tour for Humanity is a mobile classroom,” explained director Daniella Lurion. “It travels across Canada to different schools and communities.”
Since 2013, two buses have journeyed through eight provinces, parking right on school properties and offering a field trip-like experience. Up to 30 passengers board each bus to participate in interactive workshops designed to educate and inspire. Imagine a teacher, Mrs. Carter, excitedly telling her class, “Today, our classroom is on wheels!”—a moment of learning that’s both engaging and uniquely memorable.
This initiative not only broadens educational horizons but also fosters community dialogue on important social issues. Would your school be next in line for this transformative experience?
