Older adults have their own hubs for creativity through popular local programs and workshops It’s welcoming, it’s a place to be creative, it showcases art and artists from the Ottawa-Gatineau region and it’s free. Welcome to the Ottawa Art Gallery. […]
Sheryl Bennett-Wilson
The next big step
We examine how two Ottawa schools help their students move from elementary to high school with confidence At Turnbull School, the process of getting students ready for high school starts in Grade 7. Just ask the school’s director, Gareth […]
Building belonging
At the Ottawa Catholic School Board, DEI measures ensure all students feel welcome The Ottawa Catholic School Board ensures their students feel welcome and a sense of belonging, says its superintendent of leadership and parent engagement. “They are […]
Free to be
Montessori education allows children to explore on their own terms. But how, exactly, does it work? To Kate Millie, Montessori is a way of life. “When you choose Montessori,” says Millie, the board chair of the Association Montessori Internationale, “you […]
Testing the waters
Getting a flavour of the post-secondary experience prepares students for life after high school The Grade 12 students at Heritage Academy get a taste of university life by spending a day at Carleton University. “The Paul Menton Centre at Carleton […]
Older Ottawa
Local experts believe the nation’s capital does a good job providing for its elders Although Donna Hicks is visually impaired, she says she can get around the capital easily. “It’s part of what makes Ottawa special.” Hicks, a volunteer fundraiser […]
Seeing the signs
Preschool language skills can determine how a student will fare later on What was your child’s vocabulary like at age three? How well a child speaks at that age is a good predictor on how they will succeed with reading […]
When words get in the way
Struggles with reading often lead to problems in other academic areas It’s not a rule, but a possible indicator: if a child is struggling with reading, they may have difficulty with other school subjects as well. That’s what Sally Kader, […]
Reading for wellness
Books provide benefits regardless of the reader’s age — and some may not be what you’d expect Joanna Pozzulo wants people to think of reading as exercise for the brain. “Just like physical exercise, there are huge health and well-being […]
Getting older, staying home
NORCs — naturally occurring retirement communities — allow older adults an alternative to seniors’ housing You may not realize it, but you probably have a NORC in your neighbourhood. That’s what Mary Lou Kelley says. Even after spending years as […]