6 Tips for English Language Learners (3 for Summer Learning, 3 for September!) Over the summer… 1. Chat Away: Talk to as many people as you can! Don’t be shy; many people will be more than happy to have a conversation and help you with your skills. Check to see if there are conversation groups […]
Continue ReadingFinal report cards are coming! Does your family have an annual ‘report card chat” to review end-of-year grades and celebrate successes? When it comes time to discuss final grades, students and parents alike can feel stressed and worried, especially if poor grades are a concern. By sitting down together, celebrating the positives, and making a […]
Continue ReadingWhat do Canada’s Smartest Person, Professional Football, Jeopardy, and Oxford Learning have in Common? The answer is Peter Dyakowski! Peter is winner of Canada’s Smartest Person (2012), a professional football player for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and also a partner at Oxford Learning Hamilton, where he helps area students improve their smarts, and get better grades. […]
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