It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s a Town Hall’s Aspiring Superheroes!

Christl Dabu
It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's a Town Hall's Aspiring Superheroes

They want to take action and be the “superman” they’ve been waiting for — now. Inspired by the groundbreaking documentary that flagged the public school crisis, a packed town hall in Honolulu was among a series of meetings across the U.S. that was part of the Waiting for “Superman” social action campaign. Read the story and view photos.

Our Kids Exclusive Q&A: Maya Soetoro-Ng on Improving Schools

Christl Dabu
Our Kids Exclusive Q&A: Maya Soetoro-Ng on Improving Schools

Our Kids Media got an exclusive interview with Maya Soetoro-Ng — educator, author, advocate for improving schools and U.S. President Barack Obama’s sister — at a town hall inspired by Waiting for “Superman” in their family’s hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii. Read the Q&A and listen to the audio interview.

What Stands in the Way of Improving Public Schools

Guest Author
What Stands in the Way of Improving Public Schools

Are Canada’s government-run schools up to the task of educating the country’s young people? The Fraser Institute’s Peter Cowley explains the obstacles facing public schools.

Our Kids News Roundup: Mar. 14 – Mar. 18

Carly Maga
Our Kids's weekly summary of parent, school, and camp news you should know!

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2011 B.C. Fraser Institute Rankings: Elementary Schools Taking Small Steps Forward

Carly Maga
St. Michael's University School Victoria BC Canada

Recently, Our Kids noticed that interest in private school options in British Columbia is at an all-time high. There were reports of rising private school enrollment continuing since 2009, and attendance at the 2010 Our Kids Vancouver Private School Expo was record-breaking. The private vs. public debate has never been hotter, and this year’s Fraser results shed some valuable light on the choice.

Our Kids News Roundup: Jan. 31 – Feb. 04

Carly Maga
Our Kids's weekly summary of parent, school, and camp news you should know!

Our Kids provides the education, camp, and parenting headlines you should know.

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