Those mandatory volunteer hours are more than a high school rite of passage – they’re a chance to learn about community needs, explore new and longstanding interests and even test out future career paths As soon as St-Laurent […]
Focus on Education
Laying the foundation for school success
A great academic year begins with a solid plan. Here’s expert advice to start your student on the right foot It’s a new school year and educational consultant Joaquin Pineda suggests some good work habits to kick […]
Breaking the stigma
This story is part of a series in the Summer 2026 issue This summer, spark a conversation about inclusivity With a goal of creating stories that exceptional children will be able to see themselves in, two childhood friends founded ReadAbilities […]
The educational benefits of camp
This story is part of a series in our Summer 2026 issue This summer, change the way your kids learn It may look like unbridled fun, but camp is what learning can look like in the summer. Sheryl […]
You can teach children about empathy: Your newborn can change the world
Roots of Empathy educates both the mind and the heart. This award-winning program turns 30 this year Editor’s Note: This story was a part of the series You can do it, which ran in the Spring 2026 issue. Around this […]
You can give your baby a head start: Tiny scholars
An international early childhood education program helps Ottawa-area families build confidence, connections and early bonds Editor’s Note: This story was a part of the series You can do it, which ran in the Spring 2026 issue. As the saying goes, […]
The gift of knowledge: A child’s gift to science
Editor’s Note: This story is a part of our series, The Gift, which appeared in the March 2026 issue. Dedicated to studying how kids think and learn, the University of Ottawa’s Living Lab has an ongoing search for volunteers. Will your […]
The gift of time: Something extra
Editor’s Note: This story is a part of our series, The Gift. Parent councils, parent volunteer committees, school councils – however a school dubs them, dedicated volunteers are enriching the lives of students and staff at local schools Turnbull School […]
Small schools, big opportunities
Micro schools offer a sense of belonging and personalized, relationship-based education Long before the micro school became a trend in education, Académie de la Capitale was already putting its principles into practice. Since its founding in 1998, the administration and […]
Back in action
Establishing effective habits and routines now makes getting a good start to the school year easy Setting priorities and creating a schedule at the beginning of the school year can help keep students organized, local educators say. Establish […]