Students looking to get a leg up on their studies change the perception of summer school For many of us, the notion of having to go to summer school seemed like punishment when we were growing up. But these days, […]
Focus on Education
Clash of the titans
Communication knocks down barriers of disagreements between parents and teachers, educators say For Turnbull School director Gareth Reid, it’s important to build relationships between parents and teachers. “Communication and respect on both sides are very important,” says Reid. “It really […]
More than child’s play
Recess has the potential to improve performance in the classroom, experts say Twice a day at an Ottawa elementary school the bell rings, and hundreds of students in brightly coloured outerwear stream out the doors and into their respective […]
An avenue for communication
Sign language for babies a ‘great tool’ for brain development, expert says Mother of two Jessica White has been using American Sign Language (ASL) since she was just a baby. As a CODA – the child of a deaf […]
Extra credit
How do you know if your child needs a tutor? Sheryl Bennett-Wilson asks the experts Often, it’s a phone call from a concerned teacher. Or a report card that indicates your child is struggling in a subject. As Caroline Sohn, […]
More than child’s play
Recess has the potential to improve performance in the classroom, experts say Twice a day at an Ottawa elementary school the bell rings, and hundreds of students in brightly coloured outerwear stream out the doors and into their respective play […]
Should I stay or should I go?
Choosing whether to stay at home or live away for university is arguably one of the biggest decisions your child will have to make regarding post-secondary education – it will undoubtedly shape his or her experience. Writers Derek Abma and […]
Private matters
Do your homework when it comes to choosing a private school for your child Parents want the best for their children. And sometimes, parents feel that choosing the private system over the public system is in the best interest of […]
Finding the right fit for your preschool child
Book a tour and trust your instincts, experts advise Today’s reality suggests that most young children have working parents. That means that parents need to find quality childcare. And that can be a challenge for parents with preschool aged […]
The homework challenge
Experts weigh in on how to bring love, not war, to the table You want to start 2019 with peace and goodwill. But if your child’s homework is turning your dining room table into a war zone, it might be […]