This is the final episode in this four-year-old podcast series which has addressed many different aspects of the home/school partnership. In the series finale, Jamie and Carol highlight key messaging from some of their most memorable podcasts.

Addressing Achievement Gaps

Jun 16th, 2022 30m 55s

Many highly respected educators have stressed that the inevitable achievement gaps will have to be addressed upon the return to in-person learning. There needs to be a comprehensive plan that outlines a multi-year commitment to address these ga

Digital Literacy

Apr 5th, 2022 28m 58s

Digital literacy is all about having the ability to access, use, create and share information and content from a range of on-line sources. Today’s students are far more proficient at accessing this information, than actually analyzing its messa

Financial Literacy

Apr 5th, 2022 26m 51s

Financial literacy will allow our children to make sound decisions regarding money for the rest of their lives. In 2020, the Ontario government introduced the new financial literacy curriculum for students from grades 4–12. This document presen

Common Meeting Frustrations Pt 2

Feb 17th, 2022 30m 22s

In January, Jamie and Carol discussed how the pandemic has erected barriers which have made home/school communication difficult for parents. In this podcast, they continue this conversation, looking at some additional meeting frustrations that

Common Meeting Frustrations

Jan 5th, 2022 30m 28s

As we begin another new year, the pandemic continues to have a hold on our children’s school experiences. This disruption also has an impact on parents and their ability to communicate with their child’s teacher and school. In today’s podcast,

Engaging in Communication

Dec 15th, 2021 30m 5s

As parents continue to establish and re-establish connections with their child’s school and teachers, it’s important to establish ongoing, and respectful communication between both parties. In today’s podcast, Jamie and Carol discuss the whys a

Re-Igniting the Home-School Connection

Nov 3rd, 2021 28m 1s

It is well documented that a strong home-school partnership correlates to overall student success. This partnership, in many cases, was hindered by the pandemic and the transition of many students to virtual learning. As we move forward with th

World Mental Health Day - Oct 10

Oct 6th, 2021 28m 31s

On October 10th, we celebrate World Mental Health Day. As children are returning to school and countries are still trying to manage the pandemic, this day has never been more important. In today’s podcast, Jamie and Carol discuss mental health,

Establishing Reconnections

Sep 29th, 2021 30m 41s

As another school year commences, it is more important than ever that families and students re-establish their connections with the school, their teachers and classmates. In today’s podcast, Jamie and Carol discuss the importance of these conne

Returning to Learning

Aug 25th, 2021 29m 41s

It’s the beginning of August and a time when parents begin to plan for their child’s return to school. As families and educators await the Ontario government’s school plan, Jamie and Carol focus on the home/school partnership and what both part

Recharging Your Batteries

Jul 8th, 2021 29m 38s

Another school year has come to a close however, this year, the closure was very different for many students and families. As they move into the summer, families need to take an opportunity to focus on each other. In today’s podcast, Jamie and

There's No Going Back

Jun 8th, 2021 30m 41s

This past school year has been tumultuous for parents, children and all educational stakeholders. Now the end of the school year is here and the decision has been made to keep Ontario schools closed in June. In today’s podcast, Jamie and Carol

What is Learning?

May 4th, 2021 30m 22s

This past school year has been very disruptive for students, parents and educational staff and many parents are frustrated with the interruptions to their children’s learning. In today’s podcast, Jamie and Carol discuss what is learning and sug

Ontario's New Math Curriculum with Guest Jordan Rappaport

Apr 9th, 2021 36m 8s

Ontario implemented a new Math curriculum this past fall with a focus on improving math scores for students, providing opportunities for students to solve every day math problems and increasing students’ employability for jobs of the future. To

Dr. Seuss and the Development of Early Literacy Skills

Mar 5th, 2021 29m 30s

Many of us remember reading Dr. Seuss as children and March 2nd is Dr. Seuss Day. So, it’s a great time to celebrate a timeless author and discuss how reading Dr. Seuss can help develop a child’s early literacy skills. In today’s podcast, Jamie

Making Pandemic Positives Permanent

Feb 3rd, 2021 29m 4s

The pandemic has highlighted many inequities and disconnects within education but it has also provided Ministries of Education with some valuable lessons. Some of the changes that have occurred in education over the last 11 months will have a l

Enjoying Family Literacy Day - January 27th

Jan 19th, 2021 27m 23s

Family Literacy Day is coming up on January 27th and is a great opportunity for families to celebrate literacy in their homes. In today’s podcast, Jamie and Carol discuss the importance of literacy, what literacy looks like in the 21st century

It's Been Quite a Year - Looking Back on 2020

Jan 6th, 2021 28m 45s

2020 was quite a year for families and the impact the pandemic had on our children’s education has been concerning for many. In today’s podcast, Jamie and Carol look back at 2020 to discuss what they have learned from this experience and also

Tuning Out Technology with Joshua Andrus - Pt 2

Dec 27th, 2020 31m 39s

At the beginning of December, Jamie and Carol were joined by Addiction Therapist and children’s author, Joshua Andrus to discuss how children have been using technology during this pandemic. In today’s podcast, they continue their discussion ab

Tuning Out Technology with Joshua Andrus - Pt 1

Dec 9th, 2020 31m 39s

Throughout this pandemic, children have turned to technology for their learning, their recreation and their social interactions. They are spending more time than ever on technology and what impact is this having on their development? In today’s

Increasing Community Case Counts and the Impact on Schools

Dec 4th, 2020 27m 52s

As the cold weather becomes a reality, we are seeing an increasing number of Covid cases and positivity rates. What impact is this having on our schools and the safety of all stakeholders? In today’s podcast, Jamie and Carol discuss this impact

Let's Check-in on our Return to School

Nov 3rd, 2020 32m 2s

We are almost a quarter of the way through the 20-21 school year and many changes and disruptions have occurred for our children’s learning. In today’s podcast, Jamie and Carol look back over the past two months and discuss what has taken plac

Return to School 2020: A Parent's Perspective Part 2

Oct 21st, 2020 29m 9s

In their last podcast, Jamie and Carol were joined by special guest, Heather Murray. Heather is a parent of 4 children and in this podcast, Heather continues to discuss the challenges of returning to school this fall both virtually and in perso

Return to School 2020: A Parent's Perspective

Oct 6th, 2020 32m 9s

A month has passed since students began their return to school whether it was in person or virtually. To share insights from a parent’s perspective, Heather Murray joins Jamie and Carol to discuss the successes and challenges of schooling from