EDUCATION
Making the most of the new progress report
Your child has recently received a new Progress Report. If it reports some difficulties you may have known that your child was struggling, but did not realize the extent of their troubles. Or maybe you were hoping that this time it would be different, and he or she would do better. The Progress Report is part of a larger support strategy that makes you an active participant in your child’s education. Let’s get the most out of your child’s Progress Report and learn exactly what to look for so you can help them get on track for success at school now, and for years to come.
[EDUCATION] Earn better grades this year!
Our kids are back in school now, with all the opportunities and challenges that new grades may bring. Every new school year presents a fresh ...[EDUCATION] Durham District School Board Releases School-by-School Results for Grade Nine EQAO Mathematics Assessment
Media Release September 14, 2011 The Durham District School Board today released the school-by-school results of the Grade 9 Education Quality and Accountability ...
[EDUCATION] ArtsSmarts: Creative Flexible Learning
The act of learning is a unique process for all students. The art of delivering effective education requires creative planning and execution. Although teachers bring their own unique strengths to their classrooms, and students bring their own learning challenges, the fabric of education fits best when it is designed to stretch....[EDUCATION] Kick brain drain to the curb
The brain doesn’t have an off switch. Kids are always learning—even while sleeping, which is when the brain processes and stores the information that was learned throughout the day. That’s why, cognitively speaking, it doesn’t make sense for kids to take a complete break from learning over the summer. ...[EDUCATION] Whitby Montessori School gives Oliver a ‘twist’
Whitby Montessori and Elementary School has started a fantastic new campaign titled the Brick by Brick Campaign. The fundraiser is taking place so the school can build another learning facility in a country requiring assistance....[EDUCATION] Claremont school introduces iPod Touch pilot program
Digital technology is everywhere. You can’t take a trip to the mall, a restaurant, or even the beach without seeing someone with a personal handheld device. A decade ago, Marc Prensky, a writer and speaker on education, coined the phrase “Digital Natives” to describe the children who are born into our technology steeped world. Despite this abundance of technology, our public school classrooms are still functioning with a pencil and paper format. Correction: most classrooms, but not all. ...[EDUCATION] Finding a study buddy
Students of all ages can hone their study skills with these tips that teachers wished they knew when they were students.Want a quick tip to ...
[EDUCATION] Five habits that could ruin a school year
1. Oversleeping/Not Getting Enough Sleep. Students of all ages need sleep. Research has shown that during sleep, the brain files and stores information learned throughout ...[EDUCATION] Make this summer the best ever!
Before you know it, the last bell of the school year will ring and summer will be upon us! It can sneak up pretty fast—so ...
[EDUCATION] Tips to support struggling learners
As a parent you hate to see your kids struggle — be it physically, emotionally, or academically. Luckily for them (and you) most of these ...[EDUCATION] Tips for taking tests
Do your kids get frustrated at the thought of taking tests? Your answer will largely depend on how successful they have been in the past—that ...[EDUCATION] Another way to look at learning styles
Ever have difficulty helping your children understand their homework? Do your children ever try to convince you that it's easier to study with the TV or music blaring? Or with friends over? Well … they may be right! It all depends on their learning style....[EDUCATION] Transforming your homework hater
Dreading the homework hassles that greet you after an exhausting day at work? Wondering how to instill a work ethic in your child? Relax. Leadership expert Jamie Woolf offers some “best practices” from the business world that will make the homework battles far less stressful and inspire a more motivated, responsible student. ...[EDUCATION] Resolving conflict with your child's teacher
The shine of the first day of school has lost its lustre, the homework is well underway and now you realize you and your child's teacher don't quite see eye to eye....
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