Do’s and Don’ts of Back to School Prep

 Summer is quickly coming to an end, and that means it’s almost time to head back to school. Here are a few tips and tricks to make the process a little bit easier. Do start getting your kids back into a regular sleeping routine. If you’re like a lot of

Book Review: Time Out

 A teacher's year of reading, fighting, and four-letter words A book that asks the hard question: What has the education system done to help children suffering from mental health issues? What can we do? And how much spit can one person endure? March 2014, Toronto — Twenty-two years ago, Liane

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: George Chuvalo

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

Rushing to Remove Ottawa’s Alternative School Option. What’s the Hurry?

 For children, few influences are stronger than education and schooling. Currently, students in the public system have three choices: English/Core French, French Immersion and Alternative Schools. In the last six months, this last option has become the focus of much debate and its future is uncertain. In 1982, the former

Classroom Assessments: the Best Report Card Parents Can Get

 Elementary teachers focus on doing what is best for their students. That is why many teachers have reservations about the wide-scale use of standardized tests which are mandated by the government of Ontario. EQAO Established In 1996, the government established the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) to design new