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AI is Changing Everything: How Progressive Schools Are Preparing Students for an Uncertain Future
AI is transforming education in 2026. Discover how progressive schools develop critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability that AI cannot replace.
The Winter Learning Slide Is Real: Here’s How to Keep Your Child’s Mind Active Without Burnout
Research shows winter breaks don’t require academic drilling. Outdoor play and experiential activities maintain learning momentum better than worksheets while preserving needed rest.
Beyond New Year’s Resolutions: How to Set Learning Goals That Actually Stick
Research shows child-led learning goals stick better than resolutions. Discover how autonomy and intrinsic motivation create lasting educational habits for students.
Choosing a School That Fits Your Child: Questions Every Parent Should Ask
The best school isn’t the highest ranked. It’s the right fit for your child. Learn the essential questions to ask when selecting a school that aligns with your family’s values and your child’s learning style.
What Happens When We Stop Teaching Kids to Sit Still and Listen
Research shows movement supports learning better than sitting still. Discover how kinesthetic and active learning approaches enhance academic achievement.
Screen Time Guilt: What You Really Need to Know About Technology and Learning
Stop feeling guilty about screen time. Learn research-backed strategies for teaching children balanced, intentional technology use that supports development.
The Real Reason Kids Struggle with Math (It’s Not What You Think)
Research shows academic pressure harms kids’ mental health and learning. Discover how balanced educational approaches support achievement without anxiety.
Why Can’t My Child Focus? Understanding Attention Challenges and Movement in Learning
Concerns about children’s attention and focus rank among the most common worries Victoria parents share. It helps to understand what’s actually developmentally normal and what role our learning environments play in supporting or hindering concentration.
Why Multi-Age Classrooms Create Better Learners
Multi-age classrooms create natural opportunities for children to develop leadership, empathy, and deeper academic understanding through peer teaching, while removing the artificial pressure of grade-level competition that often undermines confidence and joy in learning.
When Good Kids Burn Out
Is academic pressure harming your child’s mental health? Learn the research-backed signs of school stress and how balanced education supports wellbeing in Victoria BC.









