A mother reflects on the dispute between the teachers and government—and why her patience and empathy are not with either side. Read more…
Is It Worth Transferring From Public to Private School?
Julie Greco
There are a lot of great reasons to transfer from public to private school. Here’s a look at why and when is the best time to switch.
Private School Registrations On The Rise – Find Out Why
Noel Ocol
For most parents, private school is about choice. Increasingly, parents from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds across Canada are choosing independent and private school so that they can find the school that is perfect for their child.
Private School Tuition Is Less Than General Perception
Noel Ocol
The general costs of private school tuition are surprising parents as they find that its less than they believed!
Many private and independent schools have tuition starting under $4,000 per year for elementary levels. Independent private schools in provinces such as British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec that receive some government funding may offer yearly tuition rates below $1,000.
EQAO Test Results Suggest Child-Centred Learning Can Be Harmful: Education Activist
Christl Dabu
The emphasis on child-centred learning in earlier grades is preventing Ontario students from mastering the fundamentals at school, a problem highlighted by their worsening performance in math in the latest province-wide EQAO test results, says Doretta Wilson, executive director of the Society for Quality Education.
Why My Daughters Go To Private School, Even Though I Can’t Afford It – Part 1
Noel Ocol
In this three-part series of Like Father, Like Daughters, I’ll endeavor to explain why I chose to pay for something that I could have had for free, and why I feel that it will pay great dividends in years to come despite the many material sacrifices made.
