Resources From April 2021

As winter’s coldness disappears and the first signs of spring appear, students everywhere face a challenge—spring fever. With the warmer weather and longer days, it’s easy for kids to become distracted and lose motivation in the classroom. The temptation of outside activities and the want to play in the sunshine can often overshadow school work, […]

Updated April 2021. Originally posted July 2016. The pandemic has affected students greatly, causing major gaps in learning. Students rely on school for their education, for extracurricular activities, social interactions, and even for their mental well-being.  Recover Learning Losses this Summer It may take years for students to recover from the pandemic. Summer vacation is […]

Originally published May 2009. After dealing with Covid-19 challenges this past year, should teens take a gap year to recover losses? The pandemic has been a challenge for students of all ages. The transition to online learning had been difficult for students academically. However, for many students, missing out on important school milestones and rites […]

What can the SATⓇ and the ACT college entrance exams teach Canadian teens about college prep?  It takes hours to prepare for the SATⓇ and the ACT! American students prepare to write these gruelling exams as early as middle school! American teens often take prep courses and practise exams years in advance to ensure they […]