The National Gallery of Canada offers families plenty of room to play, learning opportunities for adults and kids, and a surprising variety of ways to engage with art. Angela Counter has what you need to know to make the most […]
Focus on Education
Mapping out your family tree
Creating your family story is a great opportunity to spend quality time and learn a little history, writes Dani-Elle Dubé. Here’s what you need to know to get started. They say you don’t know where you’re going until you know […]
Partnerships build better high school experiences
There are several ingredients that go into the recipe for student success. A variety of program options for high school students, French pathways at all grade levels, and differentiated approaches to teaching and learning. And when the global market economy […]
‘Parents should have the right to choose’
Concerned Ottawa parents react to proposed French Immersion changes Recent proposed changes to the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board’s Early French Immersion program are stirring heated debate — and emotions — among many Ottawa parents. Melanie is an Ottawa mom whose […]
Applied vs. Academic – what it all means
Angela Counter looks at the differences between these two streams and the consequences for Ontario high school students. The introduction of Applied and Academic-level high school courses, which were designed to end “streaming” and keep options open for all, has […]
‘Their excitement is contagious’
Youth Net, CHEO’s youth-focused program, fights mental health stigma with engaging student-led initiatives Ask just about any parent to describe typical conversations with their teenager, and they’ll likely reply: “awkward,” or “non-existent.” But teens sometimes need to open up to […]
Empowering children
Many parents choose Ottawa-area Montessori schools, which are markedly different from the traditional classroom. Sheryl Bennett-Wilson explains the appeal of this popular, child-focused philosophy.
Have bikes, will travel
This Hintonburg family is pressing ‘pause’ on their Ottawa lives, taking their children out of the classroom, and embarking on the cycling trip of a lifetime, writes Sonia Mendes. The Heffernan-Wilker family is definitely on a roll. Hintonburg resident Kathleen […]
Social and emotional learning in the early years
By Monique Lanthier and Catherine Millar Talk, sing, write, read and play with your child to set the foundations for early learning and attachment The first six years of life set the foundation for children’s mental health and social emotional […]
Back-to-school checklist
While the return to the classroom is thrilling for parents and kids, there’s just so much to be done. Samantha Ball has the rundown on what parents need to get ready for the new school year. First Steps • Call […]