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Celebrating Indigenous History: How to Involve Students and Families during National Indigenous Peoples Day

Celebrating Indigenous History: How to Involve Students and Families during National Indigenous Peoples Day

Posted in Community, Featured, Local, Tips & Advice

A guide to help students and families get involved to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day and connect with National Indigenous History Month.

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Experience “Music in our Nation’s Capital” at Doors Open Ottawa

Experience “Music in our Nation’s Capital” at Doors Open Ottawa

Posted in Community, Featured, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

We've interviewed Doors Open Ottawa Programmer, Emily O’Kane about experiencing live performances, music history lessons and landmarks on June 1 and 2.

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Get Students Excited to Learn Science with STEM Fairs, Projects and Expos

Get Students Excited to Learn Science with STEM Fairs, Projects and Expos

Posted in Featured, Local, Science Tutoring, Tips & Advice

We've interviewed Reni Barlow, Executive Director, Youth Science Canada to gain ideas on how to help students explore STEM education and learn more about the Canada-Wide Science Fair.

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Mental Health Strategies to Support Students Experiencing Exam Stress

Mental Health Strategies to Support Students Experiencing Exam Stress

By Julia Swaigen

Posted in Featured, Local, Parent Education Resources, Special Ed. Tutoring, Tips & Advice

In her guest blog, Julia Swaigen, Founder and Director of Attuned Families, shares how to support students experiencing exam stress with mental health strategies.

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Forest of Reading 2024 Winners Revealed at Rock Concert for Reading Festival

Forest of Reading 2024 Winners Revealed at Rock Concert for Reading Festival

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

Teachers on Call's Joanne Sallay shares the 2024 Forest of Reading winners, as well as tips to maintain strong reading habits for the rest of the school year and summer.

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Discover Hidden Histories and Untold Stories at Doors Open Toronto

Discover Hidden Histories and Untold Stories at Doors Open Toronto

Posted in Community, Featured, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

On Saturday May 25 and Sunday May 26, 2024, the City of Toronto will host more than 250,000 guests at over 150 participating locations for Doors Open Toronto.

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5 Ways Investing in Summer Learning can Help your Child’s Mental Health

5 Ways Investing in Summer Learning can Help your Child’s Mental Health

By Laura MacNiven

Posted in Featured, Local, Parent Education Resources, Special Ed. Tutoring, Tips & Advice

In her guest blog, Laura MacNiven from Springboard Clinic shares strategies through summer coaching to support mental health needs.

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Hooked on Books with Kevin Sands’ Thieves of Shadows Series

Hooked on Books with Kevin Sands’ Thieves of Shadows Series

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

In our latest Hooked on Books, we interview Kevin Sands for a glimpse into his Thieves of Shadows book series and Forest of Reading initiative.

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Tour Art Studios, a Meadery, and More at Doors Open Richmond Hill

Tour Art Studios, a Meadery, and More at Doors Open Richmond Hill

Posted in Community, Featured, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

Doors Open Richmond Hill offers tours to local art studios, in addition to many behind-the-scenes experiences.

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Hooked on Books with Susan Allen’s “Count Me In”

Hooked on Books with Susan Allen’s “Count Me In”

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

In our latest Hooked on Books, we interview Susan Allen about "Count Me In", her debut leadership memoir.

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