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How Healthy School Lunch Programs Fuel Learning

Did you know that most schools in Canada don’t have healthy school lunch programs? Instead, children may be given foods that while will fill their stomachs for a bit, don’t provide the nutritional value to get them through their day. Children need certain nutrients for their developing minds and bodies. When they get them it results…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

Extended Learning: How Children Benefit From After School Programs

School classes in Canada usually finish at around 3.15 PM. For many parents, this is too early and it ends up interrupting their day. One way of getting around this problem is by hiring someone to pick your child up from school or by asking a friend or family member to do so. But the…

Elaine Au

Why Is Integrated Curriculum Necessary in Vancouver Private Schools?

A well-rounded and comprehensive education is one of the greatest tools you can give a child. It will help them in the future. Knowledge is one of the greatest powers there is. Wisdom, however, is the inspiration to use that knowledge in the world to make it a better place. Most public and private schools…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

Food For Thought: What is Progressive Education and What Are the Benefits?

What Is Progressive Education? Whenever an approach challenges the traditional ‘norm’ of education, the reaction tends to be to believe falsehoods. Progressive education is no exception. Some people find change hard. However, the harsh reality is that education is a catalyst of change. As such, it should always be at the forefront of reflecting changes…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

A Focus on Applied Math

Real life provides us with all the reasons we need to learn math. This is why math at Pear Tree Elementary is focused on and real-world contexts and application – and never in isolation. A BBC article about UK minimum wage increases provides us with a perfect example of why we do this. Personal finance…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

What is Theme Based Curriculum?

With so many methods of teaching that schools offer, it might be confusing to know which methods are more effective. Luckily, with a theme-based curriculum, students experience an almost unlimited variety of amazing real-life topics, which makes learning much more fun and challenging. Let’s talk about theme-based learning, what it offers and why it is…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

Analogy: House vs Home

We all recognise that a great home isn’t about the house; it’s about the people in that house. With that in mind, why do many parents think that a great school is about the school building? The heart of any school is the teaching team. Bad teachers equal an unhealthy school. Unfortunately, many schools pitch…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

“Learning Styles” Myth

In the March 2019 edition of BC Parent Magazine, there is an article titled “Your Child’s Learning Style” by Karen Johnson which promotes the debunked myth about learning and cognition.

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

Let’s Talk Money: Is Private School Tuition Worth It?

Students in private schools have a 9% higher standardized test score compared to those in public schools. The study further suggests that 22% of those who attended private schools achieved higher education qualification compared to those who attended public schools. This goes a long way to show you why the private schooling system is important. Most parents…

Paul Romani (M.Ed.)

7 Benefits of Project Based Learning Your Children Will Enjoy

Have you heard the term “project-based learning”? If you’re researching schools for your children, you may have encountered the concept. So, what is project-based learning? What benefit does it present that traditional schooling might not? Project-based learning is a teaching method where students learn through solving real-world problems. Led by a teacher, the children work together…

Elaine Au