Describing the traditional public education model as increasingly ‘outdated’ and limiting for students, The Ottawa Public Education Remake Initiative, a group of concerned Ottawa citizens, is pushing for a move to democratic or self-directed learning.
Focus on Education
Why wait to get help for your struggling student?
Reading is the essential skill required for learning. If your child is struggling with basic reading, don’t hesitate to seek help.
Everyday family literacy
As a family, you can make literacy a part of your daily routine by looking at words and symbols in your surroundings.
What parents need to know about the new Ontario Student Grant
Thousands of Ontarians will have one less hurdle to overcome in their pursuit of a post-secondary education, starting in the 2017-18 academic year.
‘We all feel like it’s a done deal’: Parents react to proposed Ottawa public school closures
For some families, March is about vacations, but not for the families of kids enrolled in schools under review by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.
Ophea challenges Ottawa-area schools to get healthy and go for gold
When it comes to our kids, what better way could there be to support their holistic health than by making it a school-wide focus?
Get organized for success this school year
Ottawa’s ‘Mom in the Know,’ Julie Findlay, has tips, tricks and hacks to get you and your children primed for a smooth (and awesome!) school year.
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.
‘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.