Departments
Legal View
School Closures: Some Common Questions Answered
By Michael Hines, Hicks Morley LLP
Student Voice
Student Engagement 101 for the Adult World
By Jesse Waugh
Jesse Waugh, a student trustee for the Toronto District School Board and president of the public board council for the Ontario Student Trustees’ Association, discusses how to really encourage young people to become positive agents in their communities.
Features
Pan Am Games Fever Spreading across Ontario Schools
By Sharon Aschaiek
Ontario students are excited about 2015 Pan American/ Parapan American Games opening soon in Ontario. Author Sharon Aschaiek visits several classrooms to report on how students are preparing for this event.
Can You Hear Me Now? The Art of Effective Consultation
By Jennifer Lewington
Clear and open communication between school boards and their communities can help to ease the strain when difficult decisions are necessary. Journalist Jennifer Lewington explores what works and what doesn’t.
Ontario Schools: A Crossroads for International Students
By Saul Chernos
Canada, and Ontario, have welcomed international students for decades. Journalist Saul Chernos highlights what our education system offers these students.
Career Lessons Learned Around a Board Table
By Kim Arnott
Author Kim Arnott speaks with some career politicians to talk about the valuable skills they honed as school board trustees.
Summer Learning
By Sapna Goel
Experts agree that children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds can be more at risk for summer learning loss than others might be. Author Sapna Goel showcases a summer program at the Lakehead District School Board that supports summer learning for students.
