Challenges of the OSSLT- No Student left behind
In this article we will explore the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test and the challenges that it may pose for certain students. The test is an integral part of the schooling experience for students in the Ontario province and without a passing grade, students are …
Passing the OSSLT: How the Litguide App Can Help
Tools such as the Litguide App help to prepare students better for the OSSLT. Passing the OSSLT is a requisite for students to graduate secondary school in Ontario. With around 20% of students failing this test on average each year, it is critical for students …
Education Minister Pushes For More Black History Curriculum in B.C. Schools
No More Excuses When It Comes To Making School Better For Black Students With all of the anti-black racism protests happening around the globe, especially in the US, B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming is looking at ways to include more Black history in the school …
Leveling The Playing Field With Litguide
Only 15% of Public High School Students in Quebec Go To University There is a troubling trend happening in the Quebec high school education system where students attending public schools are far less likely to go on to post-secondary studies. According to a study by …
High School Graduation…On Jet Skis?
A Cool New Spin on a High School Graduation In order for the grade 12 students to enjoy a proper celebration, graduates of Somerset Island Prep, a Florida charter school, thought outside the box and had their ceremony on the water. All 12 graduates hopped …
Parents Frustrated With Ontario Distance Learning Program
Parents Help Needed More Than Ever All over Canada, parents are frustrated with the current educational system since COVID-19 hit our country. It is becoming more important for parents to support their children with online learning and find ways to keep them interested. Teachers are …
Bring Back Grade 13?
Learning From Home Hasn’t Been Easy Ever since the start of this COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, teachers and students alike have been forced to adapt. Online courses and live video classroom calls are a big change to what many secondary teachers and students are used …
Coping With the Stress of Quarantine
Due to our current uncertain circumstances with COVID-19, we are in quarantine to protect ourselves and our communities from spreading the coronavirus. Although this is an undebatable condition we must follow, it can also take a toll on our mental health. The Centers for Disease …
Houseparty or Zoom? Staying connected with our friends and family.
Both Zoom and Houseparty have become household favorites for those who are trying to stay connected during quarantine. The applications allow for users to audio/video chat, share screens and play games. Zoom has been categorized as being used for businesses to hold virtual meetings, whereas …
Ontario Schools To Remain Closed Until Sept 2020
No In-Person Classes Until The Fall Of 2020 Students who were still hoping to return to classes this school year are going to be disappointed with the news from Ontario Premier Doug Ford. In a recent announcement, Ford stated how the safety of children is …
