I have made it no secret that I am not a believer in publicly funded religious education. Ontario is one of the very few provinces in Canada that offers residents in school boards the choice between a public education and a Catholic one. What would constitute a private education in most provinces, … [Read more...]
EQAO Testing Isn’t Just A Giant Waste Of Time—It’s Detrimental To Kids And Teachers
Towards the end of each year, thousands of children in Ontario participate in an activity that has absolutely no benefit to their education. No it’s not Crazy Hair Day (Crazy Hair Day is awesome.) With a name like Education Quality and Accountability Office testing, how can I possibly say that … [Read more...]
Muslim Kids Aren’t Getting Special Treatment In School
Would you be surprised to discover that the Peel Board of Education recently starting providing space for Muslim students to pray, supervised by volunteer staff? I would be too—because it is a practice that has been going on for two decades already. So why is it making news? Although the Peel … [Read more...]
The Dog Didn’t Eat Our Homework—We Just Didn’t Feel Like Doing It
My daughter just completed her first year of French Immersion, with a grade 1 start. From what I understand, French Immersion is particularly bad for giving homework but, holy cow, did she have a ton of homework? Every. Single. Night. Sometimes it was just reading a poem or two. Other times it was a … [Read more...]
What Impact Has The New Sex Ed Curriculum Had On Ontario Families?
The announcement last year of a new sex ed curriculum in Ontario resulted in some serious outcry and protest from parents who didn’t want the school system to teach their children topics they themselves were uncomfortable with—like what a penis is and does or that same-sex couples exist. Another … [Read more...]
Should Canada Adopt South Korea’s New Parenting Initiative?
Aiming to prevent child abuse, the South Korean government is planning to provide lifelong parenting education, starting with lessons in school. Not only will children be learning these vital skills, but the government also hopes to see parenting lessons given to couples close to marriage, … [Read more...]
Turning The Page On Reading Struggles
My son has struggled with reading and writing for a few years now. It's been really hard to watch. I've been frustrated for him because it's stuff that has always come easily to me and I always hoped he would have a similar experience. I don't think any parent wants to watch their kid have to do … [Read more...]
How To Make Your Teen The Safest Driver On The Road
My older son just turned 16 and all he wants to do is get behind the wheel. And while he might be ready for it, I certainly am not. I half jokingly remind him that driving a car is not like playing Forza on his Xbox as I internally cringe at the idea of him behind the wheel. Don't get me wrong, I am … [Read more...]
YouTube Stars Embrace STEM Learning
YouTube has become quite a phenomenon over the past few years. Just ask Mitch Moffit and Greg Brown, two Canadian guys who met in school and found themselves catapulting very quickly into the limelight as a result of their streaming topics. What's fascinating about them is that they didn't become … [Read more...]
No Increase In Home Schooling Despite Sex-Ed Curriculum Fears
Back in the spring it seemed like everyone had an opinion on the sex-ed curriculum that rocked Ontario. The reaction from parents and indeed the general public swung on a pendulum from panic and fury to bewilderment and utter disbelief. Children kept home by parents in protest filled the news and … [Read more...]
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