For Parents, For Teachers & Principals
The transition from elementary school to high school can be stressful. Like other major life changes, it can put children at greater risk for depression, anxiety and other psychiatric illnesses. The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Lab in the University of British...
For Parents, For Teachers & Principals
What does the research say about effective transition systems between the middle grades and high school? The research brief “Transition from Middle School to High School” starts with a summary of findings. The opening sentences state that: The most successful...
For Parents, For Teachers & Principals
“Participation in school activities, engagement in the school process, and a sense of belonging are crucial elements in keeping young people on a positive life path.” (Bower, Carroll and Ashman, 2012, pg.10) This quote is included in Schools as a Setting for Promoting...
For Parents, For Teachers & Principals
Another bold call for action What are the unintended consequences of a wired world? In The End of Absence, author Michael Harris (Governor General Award winner) addresses the unintended consequences of a wired world and our relationship with the Internet as we turn...
