Education

Back to School Jitters

A few nerves are normal as kids head back to class

Sex Ed in Schools

Let's get over our squeamishness and get real about sex education

Boost Your School

Is your child's school missing something? From the arts to anti-bullying to fitness and nutrition, these ready-made programs offer free and low-cost solutions across Canada

Fashionable and Affordable Back-to-school Wear

Letting your child add a few hip new pieces to their wardrobe will help get them ready and excited for class. Here are some of our favourites in stores now

Our Favourite Back-to-school Gear

Stock up on these great school supplies before the kids head back to class

How Music Lessons Can Help Your Child

From voice to violin, music lessons teach your child more than just tunes

Young Fashionista's

Your child's fashion sense is...unique. What can you do?

2010 Today's Parent School MVPs

We honour Canadian principals, teachers, volunteers and support staff who make their schools great

End-of-the-year Gift Ideas for Teachers

Want to give your child's teacher a token of appreciation to say thanks for a great school year? Check out our fun gift ideas

School's Out for Summer

Balmy June days call for shorts, T-shirts and celebrating a year's worth of learning. We asked savvy teachers and parents for fun ways to wrap up the school year with class

How to Get Your Kid Excited About Reading

Great tips and ideas for raising a reader

The New Home-schooling

It's twice as common today as it was a decade ago. But can "regular" families do it?

Green Learners

Schools nationwide are adding the big E to their ABC's

Study Skills 101

How to help your child get a handle on studying

Gym Class Report Card

Does your school get kids moving?

Love Me, Love Me Not: Valentine's in the Classroom

A primer on Valentine's Day politics

Character Education

How character education strives to reach kids' hearts as well as their minds

School Projects

School projects are a learning opportunity for your child — but only if she does the work

Talking About Racism

What do your kids know about race and racism? That depends — on their age, their experiences and the messages they get from you

The Parent-teacher Interview

How to make the most of your 10 minutes with your child's teacher

Split Grade Classes

Is a combined grade the best for your child?

Cool School Supplies

Help them make a smart start to the school year with all the right stuff

High & Low: Educational Game Consoles

We've found edutainment options to give your little one's brain a boost

Back-to-school Centre

Summer is winding down and September is just around the corner. Time to prep your little academic — and you — for the new school year. Browse our Back-to-School Centre for help with everything from motivating your child and building strong parent-teacher relationships to learning school bus etiquette and finding nutritious lunch recipes

Standardized Testing: Misused and Misunderstood

Testing has its uses, but not for comparing schools

The Safe Schools Guide

What are the real dangers in schools today?

Top Schools 2009

Our sixth annual celebration of Canada's best schools

The End of Homework?

Research suggests the benefits of homework are minimal, and some Canadian schools are getting rid of it

"I Hate School"

How to help your child recover his love of learning

Homework Stations

An organized spot can make homework (dare we say it?) fun! Whether your home is roomy or tight, here are three smart set-ups for your little scholar