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Ontario's Grade 9 Math EQAO now counts for 20% of the final MTH1W grade. Here's what parents should know about the 2027 dates, test format, grading and preparation.

Ontario's literacy test is an important graduation requirement. Learn when students write the OSSLT, what the test includes, how to prepare, and what parents can do to help.

Ontario introduced new high school grading requirements for students in Grades 9–12 beginning in the 2026–27 school year If your child is in high school in Ontario, the way their final grades are calculated has changed. Beginning in the 2026–27 school year, Ontario introduced new assessment and evaluation requirements for students in Grades 9 through 12. Written final exams are now required in most secondary school courses, attendance and participation count toward final grad

An Ontario educator's perspective for families navigating IEPs, resource support, and shrinking special education services Consistent, well-staffed support turns an IEP from a document into a daily reality. I have spent my career on both sides of this issue — as a classroom teacher, a special education resource teacher, and now as an educational consultant supporting families privately. I have written IEPs at 11 p.m. because there was no time in the school day to write them.

Confidence isn't given — it's built, one raised hand at a time. If your child says "I'm just not a math person" or "I'm bad at reading," your first instinct is probably to reach for more practice. More worksheets. More flashcards. Another hour of studying. After 20 years in classrooms and one-on-one tutoring sessions, We've learned that this instinct usually misses the real problem. A growth mindset for kids — the belief that ability grows with effort rather than being fixed

In two decades of teaching and tutoring, I've worked with hundreds of children navigating overwhelming anxiety in the classroom. Recent CDC data shows that 11% of children ages 3–17 now have a current, diagnosed anxiety disorder. Many more struggle with anxious feelings that never reach a formal diagnosis. When a child is visibly struggling, our instinct as educators and parents is to soften the blow. We often lower expectations or step in immediately to relieve their distres

Personalized, one-on-one attention helps students build confidence and truly understand what they're learning — the heart of effective private tutoring. As parents, you invest so much trust and hope in your child’s education. When your student has a truly great, dedicated teacher, it can feel confusing to consider private tutoring. The question we hear often is: "My child has a great teacher, so why do I still need to invest in private tutoring?" It’s a fair question, and the

Virtual learning has reshaped the educational landscape in ways previously thought unimaginable. As technology continues to advance, more...

Deciding whether to share your child's learning disability, ADHD, or medical diagnosis with their school is a complex decision with signific

Do extracurricular benefiting or burdening your academic performance? A guide for student, parents and educators.