Most of us have been there, falling on one side or the other of the divide: arts or science. Artsy types knit their brows when it comes to calculating restaurant tips, whereas their science-minded counterparts dread writing speeches. And to those lucky few who find algebra as effortless as analyzing Whitman, we salute you, while quietly stewing in our jealousy.
Psychoeducational testing yields unique road maps for kids’ success
In the digital age, should schools continue to teach cursive writing?
Some experts still have reservations about the wifi classroom
They are three of the most powerful words in the English language. Words that, when spoken on a warm summer’s evening, still have the power to make your heart race and stomach flutter even years after you first heard them.
I sent my daughter to a prominent local private school so she would hang out with smart kids and not do drugs, drink or have sex. I tried the same thing with my son so he would be influenced towards better work habits and the pursuit of excellence.
In June, the Toronto District School Board proposed charging an extra fee of $1,500 to students wishing to enroll in an International Baccalaureate (IB) program in public schools. The program allows students to engage in a rigorous pre-university curriculum developed in Geneva, Switzerland, and earn the increasingly renowned IB Diploma. Though it was eventually struck down, the lively debate surrounding the proposal brought IB supporters to the forefront and begged the question: just what is this programming worth?
It’s not easy to watch a child struggle with school work. Some parents, particularly the ones who are mathematically challenged, might feel powerless to help. So, is it time to consider a private tutor?
The winter before last, the Internet erupted with coverage of two teenagers from the GTA who sent a Canadian flag−holding Lego man into the stratosphere. Matthew Ho and Asad Muhammad, both 17 at the time, were in their final year in high school when the video they made of their just-for-fun project went viral.
Back to school means back to the books. But for many students, the idea of bringing them home is daunting — especially if they have trouble concentrating. Whether it’s a spelling exercise or mid-term essay, every student needs a quiet place to tackle homework. And with some thoughtful design and smart supplies, an everyday study area can become the perfect place to regain focus and get inspired.
A negotiated plan can help monitor screen usage in the household
Young women need to speak their feelings rather than act them out
