Resources From February 2023

The dreaded word for students across the country—homework.  Homework has long been a source of debate, with parents, educators, and education specialists debating the advantages of at-home study. There are many pros and cons of homework. We’ve examined a few significant points to provide you with a summary of the benefits and disadvantages of homework. […]

Should I enroll my child in a French immersion program? It’s a big debate that many Canadians have: will enrolling your child in French immersion affect their grades? The reality is that choosing French immersion will not negatively affect the average student’s academic trajectory, but it may even help sharpen language and math skills. Research […]

The SAT exam will move from paper and pencil to digital format. That’s right, starting this year, all SAT exams will go digital in Canada and soon be available in the United States.  Changes to the SAT exam came about because the pandemic made it harder for students to gather safely to take the test. […]

Do you and your kids talk about report cards together? A report card discussion is a key step in staying looped in on your child’s school progress, helping you get insights into learning beyond just letter marks and grades. For many parents and guardians, the first formal report card is their first look and indication […]

We all know that screen time has become a part of childhood, but do you know the actual screen time stats about how much and how often children use screens? The pandemic brought about a major shift; since schools closed, students relied on screens as their primary tool for learning as well as their entertainment […]

January is an important month for your child’s education. Students of all ages and grades are back in class after an extended holiday break. But that doesn’t mean that going back to class is easy! The transition to returning to the structure and routine of being in class after being away from school can be difficult […]