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Labour Day Weekend always gives way to the first day of school. Whether your child is ready for her first day of kindergarten or she's about to start a post-grad degree, we’ve got you covered at The Conversation Canada.
Our Education Editor Heather Walmsley has been working with some of the top education academics in Canada to present our "Back-to-School" series, which we’ve assembled here for your weekend reading. And we’ve thrown in a few stories from our colleagues at The Conversation US to round out your Labour Day Weekend reading.
Have a good holiday. Kiss summer goodbye and we’ll be back in your inbox on Tuesday.
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Back to School
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Michael Lee Zwiers, University of Calgary
Even kids who have attended daycare can find the first days of kindergarten stressful. The good news is that parents can take practical steps this summer, to prepare for the fall transition.
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Michael Lee Zwiers, University of Calgary
An education psychologist offers tips for parents of new high school kids on everything from navigation to time management.
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Michael Lee Zwiers, University of Calgary
As the first days of school approach rapidly, an educational psychologist offers strategies for combating anxiety in children and teens.
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Janette Hughes, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Creative makerspaces in Ontario schools weave passion with digital technologies to teach 21st century skills.
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Liane Gabora, University of British Columbia
Technology requires humanity to innovate at a faster pace, but it also hampers true creative thinking. The good news? Nurturing creativity in children is easier than most people think.
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Michael J. Armstrong, Brock University
University students sometimes retake courses they had previously failed. How well do they perform on their second attempt?
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Richard Fossey, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Students across the country have been defrauded by for-profit schools. Fine print in their enrollment contracts has stopped them from bringing their cases to court, but new rules could help.
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Shaun M. Dougherty, University of Connecticut
As technology and the labor market rapidly evolve, so too does the value of a high school diploma. Despite the changes, one thing remains true: Education is still the cornerstone of career success.
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