Independent schools offer parents peace of mind during B.C.’s ongoing labour dispute By Deani Van Pelt and Jason Clemens : As B.C. parents and students struggle with the teachers’ strike and prospects of a significantly delayed school year, it’s worth understanding how and why one in eight students (and their parents) in the province is
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Parents Have Nothing to Fear From Video Games
on August 13th, 2014
A strong parent-child relationship mitigates any negative effects We live in a digital age. Technology has become an integral part of how we see, learn about, and interact with the world. From computers at the office, to televisions at home, to smartphones on the bus or in the grocery line, many of us spend over
The Five key Forces Shaping Post-Secondary Education
on July 10th, 2014
These are perilous times for universities and colleges By Jock Finlayson In a recent interview, outgoing UBC President Stephen Toope was interviewed touched on a number of the challenges facing Canadian universities, including rising student expectations, a growing desire by governments and employers to ensure that post-secondary graduates are “job-ready,” and heightened international competition for
How Many Boxes Are There? Seriously?
on December 13th, 2011
Although some of our readers will not be celebrating Christmas as a holiday in December, I want to stress the importance of traditions regardless of your background or religious affiliations, and regardless what time of year it is. Traditions are something quite special in that they help to connect us to our family and our heritage in a way that few other activities can.
Helping Kids With the Transition Back to School
on September 9th, 2011
School can be a big scary place for kids of any age. But when you look for the signs and notice them, you can be a big help in your child’s transition back in September
Parents a Key Factor in Student Academic Performance
The only way to improve education is for parents, teachers, schools, and the government to work together Few topics ignite as much debate among parents and educators as K-12 education. While both parties strive for quality, one side often advocates for increased competition while the other pushes for more funding. However, this apparent conflict is