educational options

9:32AM
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Useless classroom fads turn students into guinea pigs

The B.C. government recently revamped its provincial curriculum to reflect a "student-centred" approach.


9:22AM
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‘Learning styles’ myth damaging our education system

By categorizing students as visual or auditory learners, educators make it harder for students to learn things in different ways.


9:31AM
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All provinces—not just Alberta—should allow charter schools

Charter schools increase the choices available to families, particularly those with limited means.


9:16AM
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Provincial governments should strengthen—not weaken—standardized testing in schools

Today's tests place less emphasis on subject-specific knowledge than they once did.


10:14AM
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Ontario independent schools deserve ‘safe return’ funds despite Ford government hostility

In terms of independent school funding, Ontario is out of step with many provinces and European countries.


11:15AM
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Canadians families may soon benefit from U.S. education reform

U.S. legislation would help produce scholarships to fund a wide range of education choices for students.