Focus on Education

Early exposure

It’s an unexpected benefit of daycare—learning a second language The earlier you can expose a child to a second language, the better, says a speech language pathologist with the preschool speech language program at First Words of Ottawa and Renfrew […]

Food for thought

Nutrition is an integral part of the Ontario health and physical education curriculum   A few years ago, Anya’s parents separated, and the now-Grade 11 student found herself waking up earlier to travel to school from her father’s new home […]

Higher learning

School isn’t just for kids and teens. Plenty of adults are going back to class — and making the grade Whether you’re looking to make a professional change or upgrade, it’s possible — and you don’t have to quit your […]

Lauren Faulkner, right, and her daughter Alex. Alex is in virtual school. Photo Courtesy Lauren Faulkner

An effective alternative

For many students, virtual learning works   School was always difficult for Cameron Ward. With autism and ADHD, Cameron struggled in a regular class, says his mother, Sarah-Jane Ward. “Then along came the pandemic and everything changed.” Ward says there […]

Learning to give

Ontario high school students have long been required to complete volunteer hours as a condition of graduation. Here’s why it’s beneficial     Volunteering fulfills two criteria for students. Students discover their passions, develop their talents and get involved in […]

A solid foundation

Building a good working relationship is essential for both student and teacher. Writer Janhabi Nandy shares the cocktail for success It’s important for both parents and students to have a good relationship with respect to school, reflects Susan Mancini, director […]

Canada’s missing history

Experts say we have far to go when it comes to teaching reconciliation in schools When it comes to teaching reconciliation, most schools are off to a good start, but there must be more purpose and intention, says the director […]

Keep on truckin’

Summer doesn’t mean putting learning on hold                                                      When the final class bell rings, how do you convince your kids not to shelve their schoolbooks for the summer? “Make it fun,” says Madghis Madi, manager of Scholars in Barrhaven and […]