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 | Alberta education, BC education, Education, Eye on Canada, Manitoba education, National, New Brunswick education, Newfoundland education, Nova Scotia education, Ontario education, Quebec education, Saskatchewan education, Social media posting, Viewpoint, Yukon education | 0
Without background knowledge of history, science and civics, students can’t make sense of what they read
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 | Alberta education, BC education, Education, Manitoba education, National, New Brunswick education, Newfoundland education, Nova Scotia education, Ontario education, Quebec education, Saskatchewan education, Social media posting, Viewpoint, Yukon education | 0
Civility in schools isn’t about being strict. It’s a practical tool for maintaining order and respect
Read Moreby Lee Harding | Jan 6, 2026 | Eye on Canada, Social media posting, Saskatchewan, Manitoba education, Viewpoint, Regina, Alberta, Alberta education, Politics, Eye on BC, Ontario education, Education, Quebec, BC education, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan education, New Brunswick, New Brunswick education, Ontario, Newfoundland education, Today, PEI, Nova Scotia education, Manitoba, Quebec education, The North, Yukon education, Newfoundland | 0
Schools should encourage achievement, not foster mediocrity
Read Moreby Lee Harding | Jan 4, 2026 | Alberta education, BC education, Education, Eye on Canada, Manitoba education, New Brunswick education, Newfoundland education, Nova Scotia education, Ontario education, Politics, Quebec education, Saskatchewan education, Social media posting, Today, Viewpoint, Yukon education | 0
More parents are relying on tutors to teach the basic skills students once learned in the classroom
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