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 […]
Heritage academy
Healthy minds, healthy classrooms
Local schools are putting mental health at the forefront, and students are more successful for it For Cheryl Ward, the impact of the pandemic has been multifaceted. “Like many learning institutions, we saw a surge of students grappling with mental […]
School’s out—now what?
Should you find your kids a tutor, enroll them in summer camp, or just let them rest? Local educators weigh the options After the dismissal bell rings for the last time at the end of June, kids of all […]
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 […]
Crime and punishment (and school)
During a pandemic, school officials need to consider the stress that students face during these unprecedented times, experts say. Back in the 1950s, discipline in schools was strict and authoritarian. Corporal punishment was practised frequently. Schoolchildren were expected to […]