The following story is a first-person account from an Eaton Arrowsmith parent. It shows the impact the school can have on children with learning disabilities from the perspective of a family that has experienced the life-changing program firsthand. Noah and Callum are 8-year-old twin boys. Callum is on the Autism spectrum and has challenges with…
Father’s Day always heightens our awareness and appreciation of dads, and the important role they play in family life. It’s easy to forget that areas many consider to be a mother’s domain are often also very important to fathers. Education is one such area where dads play a critical role in the decision-making process. Like…
The following story is a first-person account from an Eaton Arrowsmith parent. It shows the impact the school can have on children with learning disabilities from the perspective of a family that has experienced the life-changing program firsthand. Life before EA My search for an alternative to mainstream schooling was spurred on by our son’s…
The following story is a first-person account from an Eaton Arrowsmith parent. It shows the impact the school can have on children with learning disabilities from the perspective of a family that has experienced the life-changing program firsthand. When our daughter started Grade 8, we realized that it was going to be a very difficult…
Back when we were kids, summer school seemed more like a punishment than a learning opportunity, a stifling place where kids stared out the window dreaming of freedom and uninspired teachers droned on about fractions and run-on sentences. But times have changed especially for youth and adults who really struggle to learn. For kids with…
Does you child struggle with learning disabilities? There’s a school designed to help in innovative ways.
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With April here, the school year is slowly drawing to a close. Here’s how to help your kids avoid summer learning loss when school is out this year.
Homeschooling is gaining in popularity in Vancouver, and we have the scoop.
