School

Do you believe in school uniforms?

Do you believe in school uniforms?

Two parents face off on the school uniform debate. Where do you stand?

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

Scared to go back to school

Scared to go back to school

When your kid is anxious about heading back to school, is it best to focus on activity sheets or enjoying the last days of summer?

Jennifer Pinarski

My kids can’t wait to go back to school

My kids can’t wait to go back to school

It's always a surprise when kids are the ones who are eager to head back to school.

Tracy Chappell

When is the right time for back-to-school shopping?

When is the right time for back-to-school shopping?

Back-to-school shopping: It’s the summer’s biggest killjoy, but if you snooze, will you lose?

Tracy Chappell

How to have a tear-free school drop-off

How to have a tear-free school drop-off

It can be tough to get through the school drop-off without tears. Try out these tips to keep your little ones from panicking.

Laura Grande

Using free play to keep kids focused

Using free play to keep kids focused

A school in Finland benefits from shorter learner periods broken up with ample time for free play.

Jennifer Pinarski

Kindergarten graduation: Celebrating an important milestone

Kindergarten graduation: Celebrating an important milestone

Kindergarten graduation is an exciting milestone for preschoolers—so why not celebrate?

Tracy Chappell

Finding the right school imperative for kids with special needs

Finding the right school imperative for kids with special needs

When it comes to education, finding the right school is essential to the development of kids with special needs.

Anchel Krishna

EQAO testing: Accurate student assessment?

EQAO testing: Accurate student assessment?

In a letter that went viral, one school principal addresses parent and student concerns over the EQAO test.

Julie Cole

Teacher writes open letter to parents of an average child

Teacher writes open letter to parents of an average child

One BC teacher issues a public apology to parents of "average" children who may not receive the same attention as her higher-need students.

Emma Waverman

Rewarding kids for good grades: Yes or no?

Rewarding kids for good grades: Yes or no?

One mom wonders if she should reward her kids for good grades at school.

Tracy Chappell

Unexpected guest: Wildlife at school

Unexpected guest: Wildlife at school

What’s the most unusual visitor to come your child’s school? Jennifer Pinarski bets you can’t top this.

Jennifer Pinarski

Why do schools make math so hard?

Why do schools make math so hard?

Ian Mendes thinks schools should reintroduce multiplication memorization into the curriculum.

Ian Mendes

Boy gets bullied for My Little Pony bag

Boy gets bullied for My Little Pony bag

Grayson Bruce got sent home for his My Little Pony bag. What does this say about the acceptance of gender-neutrality?

Emily Rivas

What parents really think about report cards

What parents really think about report cards

From self-regulation to organizational skills, Jennifer Pinarski has beef with what gets graded on report cards. And she’s not alone.

Jennifer Pinarski

Have school lunch policies gone too far?

Have school lunch policies gone too far?

After a British boy is suspended for bringing crackers to class, Jennifer Pinarski wonders if school lunch policies have gone too far.

Jennifer Pinarski

Full-day kindergarten: Too soon for my toddler?

Full-day kindergarten: Too soon for my toddler?

Lisa van de Geyn's a little excited (and a lot nauseous) as she prepares to sign her youngest up for junior kindergarten.

Lisa van de Geyn

Separation anxiety after the winter break?

Separation anxiety after the winter break?

Anchel Krishna's daughter skips the separation anxiety and thrives at school.

Anchel Krishna

What our kids aren’t learning at school

What our kids aren’t learning at school

Tracy Chappell is worried that the current curriculum is hurting kids’ chances of success — and their self-esteem.

Tracy Chappell

The end of cursive writing in schools?

The end of cursive writing in schools?

Schools across Canada are removing cursive from the curriculum. Is it outdated or still a valuable life skill?

Lisa van de Geyn