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Math, as easy as 1, 2, 3
It can be so simple, and yet so many of us fear the M-word. These basic skills will set the foundation for future math lovers.
Outdoor fun comes naturally at your local conservation authority
In the mood for some outdoor adventure, but working with a shoestring budget? Try getting to know the conservation authorities located in Ottawa’s backyard!
‘Wildly’ popular forest schools offer child-led, hands-on learning
Forest schools, where kids study out in nature for long stretches, are increasingly popular, with over 100 in Canada alone.
The art of family fun
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 […]
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 […]