A Mom speaks
Never spare the ‘rod’ :I read a most interesting report in your paper the other day that gave me great comfort and the answer to...
Campus Cronical
Why it’s never to late to go back to school
Jason W :The public perception of a person’s path through Toronto education has for the longest time been “one then done,” with every student following...
On the purpose of US education
Lawrence Davidson :Every so often books and articles appear bemoaning the state of U.S. education. The complaints address all levels, from the elementary grades to...
Teachable moments
Linda LW :A teachable moment is a point in time that there is an opportunity for a teacher, parent, or mentor to share a piece...
Reasons for teaching kindness in schools
Ripple Kindness :Most people have heard the phrase ‘random acts of kindness’, which refers to a selfless act of giving resulting in the happiness of...
Strategies for teaching adhd students at home
Linda LW :According to the Learning Disabilities Association of America Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is not considered a learning disability. But the reality...
The one big rule for writing an article
Bruce D Price :There is one essential rule in writing an essay or article. Separate content from form. They are two entirely different things, and...
Is my child learning enough?
Linda LW :One of the big questions most new homeschoolers ask is, “How will I know if my child is learning?”When a child is in...
Methods of improving spoken English fluency…
Jais Erve :Many of us have stumbled with spoken English, and have felt embarrassed in interviews and while socializing, or in an office. Not being...
Speech visual preview activity
Reed Markham :Can you imagine viewing a speech about a diesel engine without a visual aid? How about a speech about music therapy without some...
Why homework matters
Jeff HarrisAs an elementary/middle school teacher, I hear constant complaints about the issue of homework. There are valid points against overdoing it and even studies...
Common core and home schooling
Linda LW :Many schools are experiencing the implementation of Common Core. Parents are finding out that the regulations that determine how the child will be...