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Can parents play a role in bridging the gap between the “have” & the “have not” schools? There has been a lot of research and comment regarding the perception of a great divide between the educational experience of students at some schools versus students in other schools. School boards have tried many creative ways to ensure that all students

When our kids reach high school we have to learn to ask new questions to engage them in talking about school. The old “what did you do in school today?”, will likely get you the standard “nothing” response. Try some of these suggestions: Where in the school do you hang out the most? (for instance, a particular

When you review any literature on the effects of parent engagement in schools, the main points include increased student achievement, more regular attendance at school, greater graduation rates and increased confidence. At what time are these factors more important than in secondary school when our children are facing their most challenging times in school and

Written by: Amanda St. Louis, Toronto Secondary School Teacher Education is fundamental and essential to our children’s well being. In order for our children to understand the value of education, we as parents, as their most in uential role model, must too value education. Students, for the most part, will be surrounded by educators who