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		<title>Kony 2012: Inspiration for Youth Activism, or Manipulation and Hype?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:03:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mara Shapiro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Social media has become a very effective way for charities to get their word out and inspire action. But is it a good thing, or are these organizations playing on kids' propensity to jump on anything that goes viral? <a href="http://www.ourkids.net/blog/kony-2012-youth-positive-activism-social-media-20128/">Read more...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>B.C. Teachers Strike: Who Really Benefits—and Suffers?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danielle Christopher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A mother reflects on the dispute between the teachers and government—and why her patience and empathy are not with either side. <a href="http://www.ourkids.net/blog/british-columbia-teachers-public-school-strike-20029/">Read more...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Fraser Institute 2012 Rankings: Alberta Elementary Schools Get Their Grades</title>
		<link>http://www.ourkids.net/blog/fraser-institute-2012-rankings-alberta-elementary-schools-19731/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christl Dabu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Charter and private elementary schools in Alberta scored the highest overall average in 2011 among 665 schools included in the Fraser Institute's annual report card. <a href="http://www.ourkids.net/blog/fraser-institute-2012-rankings-alberta-elementary-schools-19731">Read more...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Why Choose an All-Girls or All-Boys Camp?</title>
		<link>http://www.ourkids.net/blog/why-choose-an-all-girls-or-all-boys-camp-19543/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ourkids.net/blog/why-choose-an-all-girls-or-all-boys-camp-19543/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:19:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robyn Short</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The lifelong benefits of an all-girls or all-boys camp are numerous and allow each gender to have more opportunities to increase personal development, participation in activities, and self-confidence. <a href="http://www.ourkids.net/blog/why-choose-an-all-girls-or-all-boys-camp-19543">Read more...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Fraser Institute 2012 B.C. Rankings: Private Elementary Schools Come Out on Top</title>
		<link>http://www.ourkids.net/blog/fraser-institute-2012-report-card-rankings-british-columbia-elementary-schools-19364/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ourkids.net/blog/fraser-institute-2012-report-card-rankings-british-columbia-elementary-schools-19364/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christl Dabu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Private elementary schools in B.C. have dramatically outperformed public schools on average overall in the past five years, according to the Fraser Institute's annual report card. <a href="http://www.ourkids.net/blog/fraser-institute-2012-report-card-rankings-british-columbia-elementary-schools-19364/">Read more...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Our Kids Camp Memories Blog Hop Launches Today</title>
		<link>http://www.ourkids.net/blog/our-kids-camp-memories-blog-hop-launches-today-18501/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ourkids.net/blog/our-kids-camp-memories-blog-hop-launches-today-18501/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mara Shapiro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's that time of the year—the great search for the best camp! Join us for three weeks in February (from the 3rd to the 25th) as some of our favourite bloggers share their Camp Memories. Each day a new blog post will join the blog hop. Don’t forget to comment on the posts and share your own nostalgic moments. <a href="http://www.ourkids.net/blog/our-kids-camp-memories-blog-hop-launches-today-18501/">Read More...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;The Ultimate Checklist on Choosing a Camp&#8217; E-Book Makes the Search Easier</title>
		<link>http://www.ourkids.net/blog/the-ultimate-checklist-on-choosing-a-camp-e-book-makes-the-search-easier-18723/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ourkids.net/blog/the-ultimate-checklist-on-choosing-a-camp-e-book-makes-the-search-easier-18723/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:27:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christl Dabu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You know the feeling of being overwhelmed and lost about having so many choices of everything. With many families now starting to research camps, you wish there was an "ultimate checklist" somewhere. Wish granted. Download Our Kids' new e-book to help you find the best fit for your child with our five must-read steps.]]></description>
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		<title>Our Kids Media Wins Parent Tested, Parent Approved Award</title>
		<link>http://www.ourkids.net/blog/our-kids-media-wins-parent-tested-parent-approved-award-18574/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ourkids.net/blog/our-kids-media-wins-parent-tested-parent-approved-award-18574/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Kids Media is proud to earn the parent tested, parent approved seal of approval from PTPA Media, North America's largest parent-tester community. Our Kids is the trusted source to help families find the right private school, camp and extracurricular program for their children.]]></description>
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		<title>Saskatchewan Follows B.C. and Alberta With Private School Funding</title>
		<link>http://www.ourkids.net/blog/saskatchewan-follows-british-columbia-and-alberta-with-private-school-funding-18239/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:49:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christl Dabu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan will provide partial funding for private schools next school year, without diverting funds from the public system. Should the government provide funding, or will it erode the public system? Read the story and related articles on the private vs. public debate.]]></description>
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		<title>Causes Of Speech And Language Disorders</title>
		<link>http://www.ourkids.net/blog/causes-of-speech-disorders-17943/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:28:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheSpeechTherapyCentersOfCanada</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When parents walk through our door, they often want to know "WHY" their child is not understanding and talking like other children; "WHY" they aren't pronouncing sounds like others; or "WHY" they’re stuttering. Listed below are some factors that are known to predispose or precipitate speech and language disorders.]]></description>
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