Why is it week after week there’s always something on the news about our Ontario public education? It makes you think that your tax dollars aren’t being used to their full potential. Well it’s true. Public school is heading towards private and we have all the tea in this episode. Tune in to hear more about the frustrations we see in the public sector and the reasons behind parents considering private schools for their children.

Your child needs help? We instantly have the urge to get a tutor! Sadly, that’s not always the solution and I’ll tell you why.

Not feeling heard at your child’s school? You are not alone.

Many parents have mentioned that their children — more so after the pandemic — are feeling lost or uninterested in their studies. They aren’t as engaged or as informed in the options they have for their future. Korina, a teacher at the TDSB, noticed this and decided to pursue a masters that focuses on how university graduates achieved success in their academics. These students expressed that their support system helped them through hardships. They not only had their family and friends, but some relied on their extracurricular activities to offload their frustrations at school.  Some even fell back on their religion to help them find their way through their educational journey. In this Episode we will explore faith and how that has help some children and how faith has been implemented in some public education systems in Ontario.

Did you know the government was already proposing virtual learning pre-pandemic? On this episode of More Than Just A School we discuss the controversial Bill 124, Virtual Learning and it’s impact on the public education system.

In this episode, you will see the pros and cons of both the public and private sectors and the criteria in which you should consider best for your child.

There are 3 streams of French Program in Ontario in which your child may be enrolled in throughout their elementary and secondary school education. The Early French Immersion Program, the Late Immersion Program and the Core French Program. All three of these options are offered both in the catholic and public sectors. There is one other enrollment option, where your child could attend a completely French School. In this blog we will go through the different French Programs in Ontario, how to know if your child is fit for these programs, what are the resources for both Anglophone and Francophone parents and the benefits of enrolling in extracurricular experiences for your child.

In this episode, we share our insight on the French Immersion program to help you decide if it would be a right fit for your child. Our sponsor for this episode is Il était une fois bookstore. If you are interested in getting in contact or visiting their store, checkout their website for more details. To celebrate French learning, we have collaborated with il était une fois to offer gift card giveaways! Stay tuned to learn more details on our socials to be the first to take advantage of our limited time offer!