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 […]
Focus on Education
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 […]
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 […]
Dream team
Honest, collaborative parent-teacher partnerships benefit both educators and students A strong partnership between parents and educators is beneficial for teachers, schools, families and students alike, says the director of Turnbull School. “We want the lines of communication to be open […]
Learning outside the box
Put a pause on the learning apps and experience something new — summer means taking a step back Gareth Reid has some perhaps unexpected advice for parents of keen students. “Be a tourist in your own town,” says the […]
Mind the gap (year)
A break after high school could be rejuvenating, inspiring and encourage exploration while having minimal impact on academics High school graduation marks a time of celebration and kick off a two-month period of rest and summer fun before diving headlong […]
The next big step
We examine how two Ottawa schools help their students move from elementary to high school with confidence At Turnbull School, the process of getting students ready for high school starts in Grade 7. Just ask the school’s director, Gareth […]
Building belonging
At the Ottawa Catholic School Board, DEI measures ensure all students feel welcome The Ottawa Catholic School Board ensures their students feel welcome and a sense of belonging, says its superintendent of leadership and parent engagement. “They are […]