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What’s wrong with university
I picked up Jeff Rybak’s new book What’s wrong with University to read during the several flights this month. I discovered his blog on Macleans.ca and was rather impressed, so I thought I’d give his book a shot. I’m barely into it, but I like it so far. Rybak is a recent U of T [...]
Tennier and Ward • More school isn’t always better
Sometimes it kind of sneaks up on you when out in the “real world” decisions are made or policies are implemented that you’ve already “concluded” are bad news. I got one of these jolts a few days ago when I saw Premier McGuinty on the news announcing a target date of 2010 for the implementation [...]
Homeschool Co-ops can reduce the fear and stress of homeschooling for high school
With Ontario universities now much more open to homeschooled applicants, high school at home doesn’t have to close any academic doors. Don’t want to go it alone? Homeschool co-ops are a great option to consider. In a co-op, group activities, lessons and classes can be formed with different parents contributing their different skills to provide [...]