Deschool
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We connect school students to real-world scientists from emerging technologies, both virtually and in-school.
So grateful to the team at Mastercard Canada for featuring Deschool Online Inc and helping us share our story with the world!
In this video, you can see our CEO, Ritu Jhaveri , in action—alongside her sweet dog Shadow, who literally follows her everywhere as she goes about a day in her life. 🐶❤️
They say dreams come true, but being supported and amplified by an international partner like Mastercard is even better than anything we could have imagined.
In three years, Deschool has brought hands-on STEM and sustainability to over 4,000 students across Canada. Here’s to continuing this mission and bringing our programs to every classroom in Canada and beyond! 🌱✨🚀
Meet Ritu Jhaveri, Founder & CEO of Deschool Online Inc one of Canada’s Small Business 100 honourees! 🇨🇦✨
After 13 years as an educator and school principal, Ritu started Deschool to fix a persistent problem: classroom science feeling disconnected from the real world.
Deschool brings interactive green-tech and hydroponics workshops directly into K–12 classrooms.
Guided by practicing scientists and industry experts, students get to program environmental sensors, manage nutrient flows, and experience how indoor farming actually works. 🌿🔬
Here’s what Deschool has built so far:
✅ Worked with 4,000+ students across Canadian school boards
✅ Approved vendor status for Ontario’s largest school boards
✅ Driven by a female-led team (69% women & 40% racialized facilitators)
“Seeing their eyes light up and make those real-world connections is what we’re all about,” says Ritu. “These students are the ones who will lead our businesses and advance green tech in the decades to come.”
Driven by a female-led team, Deschool is inspiring the next generation of innovators who will lead Canada’s green economy.
🔗 Learn more: deschool.ca
07/31/2026
From hands-on hydroponics in the classroom to building future eco-innovators—so thrilled to share that Deschool Online Inc has been nominated for the Canada Small Business 100! The Canada Small Business 100 🌿⚡️
We started with a simple belief: that learning happens best when you bridge classroom theory with real-world impact. Reaching 4,000 + students and bringing industry experts directly to youth has been an incredible ride, and this recognition is a celebration of our students, educators, and community partners.
Huge gratitude to everyone building the future of learning with us! 🚀
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05/06/2025
Gratitude is the foundation of great teamwork! 💙
At , we’re fortunate to have an incredible team that pours passion, creativity, and dedication into everything we do. A special shoutout to Ritu, Rebeka, David, and Kayla — your hard work and commitment uplift all of us, and Deschool wouldn’t be the same without you!
Of course, there’s nothing quite like coming together, sharing laughs, and enjoying a delicious meal to strengthen the bonds we’ve built. This week, Sinia Kebab brought us together around the table. It was more than just a meal — it was a moment!
We’re also excited to soon share more about the new Deschool programs we’ve been running over the past few months. These programs bring real-world, expert-led and sustainability learning into classrooms and we can't wait to tell you more!
To our team, our supporters, and everyone who’s been part of our journey — thank you. Here’s to more collaborations, more conversations, and more shared meals along the way!
02/07/2025
📣 It's official. is in the Koru Ecosystem Hackathon!🚀
Sponsored by Koru, the Ecosystem Hackathon brings together innovators from , education, and other sectors to tackle real challenges in Ontario schools.
👉 Follow us to see our team in action as we analyze, hypothesize, and innovate!
01/20/2025
🌱✨ Urban Farming Adventure with Camp Gedi! 🌟👩🌾
A throwback from our summer camp last year. What a beautiful experience we had at our ‘Farmers in the City’ workshop in partnership with Camp Gedi, right next to Toronto’s Humber River! 🌼🌳
Our young explorers traded their city shoes for garden boots and got their hands dirty as they planted a vibrant salad garden right in the heart of the urban landscape. 🥗🌿 Watching the children connect with nature was nothing short of magical! Farmer Sean from Deschool worked with the children, teaching them the magical experience of growing their own food right here in the city and showing them how to be responsible with the resources they use. From digging in the soil to planting seeds, they embraced the joy of nurturing life, learning valuable lessons about sustainability and the importance of local food sources.
Through Deschool’s outdoor programs, we’re fostering a love for nature and hands-on learning that stays with our kids long after the last plant is tucked into the ground. 🌍❤️
A huge thank you to Quinn Simpson and ASHLEY BAYLEN from Camp Gedi for collaborating with us on this unique summer camp experience. Together, we’re inspiring the next generation of eco-conscious leaders! 🙌✨
Stay tuned for more exciting workshops that let our students become true stewards of the environment! 🌞🌱
11/15/2024
Still riding the wave of inspiration from the incredible 15th Canadian EdTech Summit! 🌟
Robert Martellacci said it best: “The smartest person in the room is the room.” This line captured the true spirit of the event—where collaboration and collective wisdom ruled. Being surrounded by visionaries and leaders from the Canadian and American education and EdTech space was nothing short of transformative.
Over three action-packed days, we engaged in meaningful discussions, shared ideas, and soaked up invaluable insights from school board and district leaders. And the highlight? Pitching alongside five other phenomenal EdTech startups from across Canada. The innovation, the drive, and the passion of everyone involved blew us away. Huge shoutout to Ariella Racco, Mallory Maynard, Liam Lytton, Dhiraj Hariramani, and Nancy Sun for being amazing!
We’re incredibly grateful to have shared our mission at Deschool—connecting students with real-world scientists to bridge the knowledge gap in emerging technologies. Feeling proud, inspired, and ready to keep pushing forward!
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