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Grade 1 students in Joanna Sanders Bobiash's classroom watch themselves on a replay on a video camera to practice their oral French skills, in this handout photo.
How video in the classroom helps digitally-savvy students learn Diana Mehta  

Zara Cruickshank’s Grade 8 science class is a little different from those of yesteryear. Students regularly make mini... Comment Count(0)

Jackie Chan (left) and Nilani Ananthamoorthy, both Grade 12 students at Applewood Heights Secondary School, choose their lunch in the school cafeteria.
Love the fries, miss the big cookies Kristin Rushowy  

No more big cookies or big muffins, but Mississauga’s Applewood Heights students give the thumbs’ up to the baked... Comment Count(0)

Schools face tricky calls on religion Louise Brown  

Education navigates turbulent new frontier: what to do when public school values clash with religious belief.

Teachers see challenges through poor kids’ eyes Louise Brown and Kristin Rushowy  

Schools are developing new and innovative ways to get into the community and learn about the challenges facing poor families...

Back to school…or not: Family heads around the world instead Heather Greenwood Davis  

Heather Greenwood Davis’s kids will spend this school year on a family trip around the world.

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Back to school: How to let go of your university-bound child Alexandra Bosanac  

It’s not easy to relinquish control when your kid goes away to school. But parents can rest assured that universities are...

Back to school firsts for folks of all ages Andrea Gordon  

Whether you're a junior kindergartener or a brand-new teacher, the caretaker or the principal, back-to-school brings excitement... Comment Count(2)

‘Poverty’ school aims for the Ivory Tower Louise Brown  

Students fight back against the stigma of the “poverty school” — the DSBN Academy for kids whose parents didn't go to college...

Parents who ‘unschool’ put their children in the teacher’s chair Leanne Italie  

‘Unschooling’ is aimed at getting the structure of schools out of their kids’ way, say parents

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Back to school: Quick, healthy breakfasts kids will actually eat Tim Engle  

School mornings are races against the clock. Here are some tips for making a healthy breakfast happen despite the rush.

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BACK TO SCHOOL: 7 secrets to an organized school year Brandie Weikle  

How to shop smart, clear clutter, plan ahead and parent right for a smooth trip back to school

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Back to school: Frugal parents share their shopping tips Brandie Weikle  

There’s no need to buy each child a whole new wardrobe and a backpack full of sparkly new school supplies just because... Comment Count(0)

Back to school: Why your kid doesn’t need an expensive laptop for school Michael Oliveira  

Parents shouldn’t shy away from lower-priced laptops unless their kids are enrolled in a specialized program that... Comment Count(2)

Back to school: Why September is the true New Year Brandie Weikle  

School’s return sparks an ageless sense of renewal and infinite possibility. Plus, it’s not January.

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Back to school: The most popular technology for the return to school Paul Irish  

Connectivity is king for students scooping up tablets, laptops and smart phones for the return to class.

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Back to school: How to make an eco-friendly school lunch Judy Creighton  

Back-to-school lunch book packed with sensible, handy tips from Vancouver moms

Back to school fashions: Send ‘em back with a splash of colour Angela Koszuta  

This fall the cool kids will be roaming the halls in bright colours and artful layers that bring a touch of whimsy to getting... Comment Count(0)

Back to school hair: Short or shaggy, just don’t call it a Bieber! Amy Dempsey  

“The mother, maybe, will mention Justin Bieber,” stylist Sam Corallo says. “And the kid says ‘no, no... Comment Count(2)

Back to school: New rules help curb homework meltdowns Elvira Cordileone  

Parents and students are pleased with the results of a reduced workload under new TDSB policy.

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Back to school: 10 school lunches they’ll actually eat Brandie Weikle  

Easy, nutritious school lunch ideas for the sandwich bored.

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Back-to-school countdown Louise Brown  

Daunted by the impending return to school? Here's a step-by-step guide with handy checklist. Comment Count(0)

Student cheaters have plenty of tricks up their sleeves Louise Brown  

U of T professors receive a crash course in detecting plagiarism, which appears to be a rising trend on university campuses.(18)

Time to learn, and play, at full-day kindergarten Kristin Rushowy  

Kindergarten students at Toronto’s James S. Bell elementary play, paint and go potty en masse during their first full day.

Full-day kindergarten starts, but parents have questions Kristin Rushowy  

Phase one of full-day kindergarten rolls out today and parents have all kinds of questions. The most pressing? "Will my... Comment Count(15)

New North Toronto Collegiate opens, sharing space with condo towers Louise Brown  

The new $52-million North Toronto Collegiate opens this week, sharing space with two condo towers.

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Back to school the perfect time for parents to give kids new responsibilities By Lola Augustine Brown  

This is the time of year to create a rite of passage, such as taking out the recycling (Hello? Win-win!), to show your child...

How to talk to kids about back-to-school fears, concerns Lorrayne Anthony  

For many children, heading off to class with brand-new running shoes and a backpack filled with notebooks and sharpened pencils...

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