Notre Dame inferno a towering metaphor for modern society
A building like the great cathedral casts us moderns, who think we’re so smart, in a pallid light…
Busting myths about our brains and how we learn
We use all of our brain, not just 10%; educational toys don't work; preferred learning styles ineffective in performance…
Canada’s polytechnics represent disruption in action
They offer industry-relevant programs, equipment and facilities that ready learners for a constantly changing workplace…
We have an obligation to use our gifts for good
We’re all born with a unique and inherent capacity to do good. The trick is to put it to use…
Charity increasing amount of loans available for skilled immigrants
Windmill Microlending low-interest loans of up to $15,000 help skilled immigrants and refugees obtain the credentials they need to continue their careers in Canada…
The fine (and disappearing) art of handwriting
What does an illegible scribble say about the writer? Certainly more than it tells anyone trying to decipher those disjointed lines…
We need not fear the voices of our children
When youth take a political stand, it’s inspiring. History is full of such amazing and courageous young people…
When your child has problems at school
Regular open and honest communication with your child’s teachers is definitely the best policy…
We need to confront the history of slavery in Canada
It’s very easy for Canadians to look self-righteously at Americans and claim the higher moral ground. But it's not necessarily true…
Education has positive impact on your mental health
Studies show that higher levels of education increase the likelihood of being happy and healthy in later years, and improve self-esteem…