Ontario headlines
High school graduation rates much lower in Northern Canada than in south
Posted: August 30, 2010 | 
Ottawa, August 26 — In some regions of Northern Canada, almost half of all adults have not completed high school, compared to one in 12 in Southern Canada, according to the Centre for the North’s “High School Confidential” map, the third in The Conference Board of Canada’s Here, the North series.
Ontario schools getting tougher on students with late assignments
Posted: August 26, 2010 |
Ontario students who don't hand their assignments in on time may no longer be coddled by their teachers.
Canada not building ‘knowledge advantage,’ says report from Canadian Council on Learning
Posted: August 25, 2010 |
August 25, 2010—Canada continues to fall behind in key areas of learning, according to a report released today by the Canadian Council on Learning (CCL).
E-reading: Revolution in the making or a passing fad?
Posted: August 24, 2010 |
The marriage of an American technology firm and a Taiwanese display panel manufacturer has helped make digital reading a prospective challenger to paper as the main medium for transmitting printed information.
Back-to-school countdown is well underway: How do you as a parent measure up?
Posted: August 23, 2010 |
How do you help your kids to clear mental cobwebs, and get the whole family back into a school-year routine? The Star talked to several experts for tips on how to make a smooth transition back to school.
Research on literacy and life-long learning: New national findings revealed
Posted: August 18, 2010 |
(Toronto, ON – August 18, 2010) – During a live press event held earlier today, Ipsos Reid revealed research results of Canadians’ opinions on literacy and life-long learning. Defining literacy as reading, writing and math skills, the research, conducted on behalf of ABC Life Literacy Canada, showed that nine in 10 (90%) Canadians believe that improving literacy levels in Canada is key to improving the country’s economy.
Toronto library considers book-dispensing kiosk at Union Station
Posted: August 18, 2010 |
Imagine having a few minutes before the train leaves. What to do? Browse through a magazine at the newsstand or grab a quick ice cream cone?
Baby boomers returning to school
Posted: August 17, 2010 |
It is a recurrent theme these days that the "baby boomer" generation is beginning to reach the age of retirement. This bulging population has been called a vital cohort for consumer spending and has been designated as a critical target group for politicians trying to garner the most votes.
First Nation Literacy blog: New resource for literacy workers, teachers and interested persons
Posted: August 17, 2010 |
Welcome to Ningwakwe Learning Press – publisher of Canadian Aboriginal – First Nation, Inuit and Metis – literacy resources.
Students, parents worry about education costs, study says
Posted: August 16, 2010 |
OTTAWA — With just a few weeks left before the start of the school year, many Canadian post-secondary students say they are worried about making enough money to pay the bills, even though most say working during school will affect their grades, according to an RBC/Ipsos Reid poll released Monday.
Capacity Plus: A new resource guide for Ontario’s community literacy agencies (PDF)
Posted: August 13, 2010 |
Community Literacy of Ontario (CLO) is a provincial literacy network of just over 100 community literacy agencies across Ontario. We are very pleased to present our newest resource: Capacity Plus: Organizational Capacity Resource Guide for Ontario’s Community Literacy Agencies.
AlphaPlus launches annual client satisfaction survey
Posted: August 12, 2010 |
AlphaPlus is conducting its annual client satisfaction survey and we hope that you could take a few minutes of your time to let us know what you think of our services and answer a few questions about the use of technology in your organization.
Students and teachers object to proposed Access Copyright tariff
Posted: August 12, 2010 |
OTTAWA, Aug. 12 /CNW Telbec/ - Students and teachers say that a tariff being proposed by Access Copyright - an organisation that licenses literary works to businesses and public institutions - would infringe privacy rights and burden students with tens of millions of dollars in new fees each year.
Hip hop grammar class in Hamilton helps newcomer youth learn English
Posted: August 6, 2010 |
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Council of the Federation announces literacy award winners for 2010 (PDF)
Posted: August 4, 2010 |
WINNIPEG, August 4, 2010 – Canada’s Premiers today announced the recipients of the sixth annual Council of the Federation Literacy Award. Presented in each province and territory, the award celebrates outstanding achievement, innovative practice and excellence in literacy.
Ontario names new literacy champion
Posted: August 4, 2010 |
Leah Morris, a community builder and passionate advocate for literacy in the Hamilton area, has been awarded the Ontario 2010 Council of the Federation Literacy Award.
Indigenous studies component makes BARES training program unique
Posted: August 3, 2010 |
What do the following careers have in common: conservation officer, wildlife officer, environmental consultant, forestry officer and environmental protection officer?
Conference Board case study: NALD@Work’s Feature of the Month
Posted: August 3, 2010 |
The Conference Board of Canada has produced a series of Organizational Effectiveness and Learning Case Studies that are included in the NALD online library.
Cultivating Connections Conference was huge success: organizers
Posted: August 3, 2010 |
Organizers of the recent Cultivating Connections Conference held in Edmonton, Alberta, are pleased with the quality of discussion that took place as well as the breadth of perspectives on family literacy that were shared.
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