Schools are teaching reading wrong and our kids are falling behind
Without background knowledge of history, science and civics, students can’t make sense of what they read
Read Moreby Michael Zwaagstra | Apr 7, 2026 | Newfoundland education, Nova Scotia education, Quebec education, Eye on Canada, Yukon education, National, Social media posting, Manitoba education, Viewpoint, Alberta education, Education, Ontario education, BC education, Saskatchewan education, New Brunswick education | 0
Without background knowledge of history, science and civics, students can’t make sense of what they read
Read Moreby Marco Navarro-Genie | Feb 26, 2026 | Alberta, Alberta education, Alberta politics, Education, Eye on Canada, Politics, Social media posting, Viewpoint | 0
Changing the name while keeping identity-based hiring rules means nothing has really changed
Read Moreby Catharine Kavanagh | Feb 24, 2026 | Alberta, Alberta education, Alberta politics, Education, Eye on Canada, Politics, Social media posting, Viewpoint | 0
The petition to defund independent schools failed. Alberta parents sent a clear message: don’t touch our schools
Read Moreby Michael Zwaagstra | Jan 13, 2026 | Alberta education, BC education, Education, Eye on Canada, Manitoba education, National, New Brunswick education, Newfoundland education, Nova Scotia education, Ontario education, Politics, Quebec education, Saskatchewan education, Social media posting, Viewpoint, Yukon education | 0
Before spending more on teachers, it’s worth asking what really makes classrooms harder to teach
Read Moreby Michael Zwaagstra | Jan 12, 2026 | Education, Nova Scotia education, Quebec education, Yukon education, National, Manitoba education, Social media posting, Alberta education, Ontario education, BC education, Saskatchewan education, New Brunswick education, Viewpoint, Newfoundland education | 0
Civility in schools isn’t about being strict. It’s a practical tool for maintaining order and respect
Read More