Education

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

Fear of Math

If you shudder at the prospect of helping your kids tackle their times tables, take heart. Not only can you do it, you can even have some fun

Talking to the Teacher

A positive parent-teacher relationship helps bring out the best in kids, but it's not always easy. Here are some tips from behind the desk

How to Raise a Reader

Foster your child’s love of the written word with our age-by-age reading guide

Standardized Testing

Wondering why your nine-year-old is taking the same test as every other third-grader in the province? Welcome to the debate on standardized testing

Volunteering in the Classroom

The do's and don'ts of volunteering in your child's classroom

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

Music Lessons

Whether your child wants to be a concert violinist or a guitar hero, here's how to get started with music lessons

Great Schools 2008

Our fifth annual survey of Canada's stellar schools

Back-to-school Anxiety

How to help your child manage back-to-class concerns

Great Back-to-school Gear

Help your kids make the grade with these back-to-school must-haves. Our picks are cool, fun and smart — just like your favourite student

Cyberteachers

Computer programs promise to teach your kids everything from math to music lessons. But do they deliver?

The School Switcheroo

Is it time for your child to make a change?

The (New) Three R's

How to rally for a greener culture at your child's school