School Cars: How Trains Brought Classrooms to Children in Remote Communities

Discover the fascinating story of school cars that transformed trains into mobile classrooms in remote Northern Ontario from 1926 to 1967. Learn how these unique educational initiatives overcame isolation, allowing children to access hands-on learning experiences. Personal anecdotes reveal the struggles faced by students and the community connections fostered within the train car classroom. Delve into the impact of this innovative program on Indigenous children and the nostalgia of a bygone era where education traveled on rails.