Latest achievements in TDSB schools
By Louise Brown – November 2019 Once a week Finn Clancy does playground duty at Ogden Public School. He listens for arguments, watches for tears and scans for children left out of the fun. A card around his neck lets kids know he’s there to help. It has a list of tips for Finn to use …
Recess Rangers at Ogden PS Strengthens Relationships and Reduces Conflict Read More »
By Louise Brown — March 2019 Grade 4 students are gathered on the carpet, some lying on their backs, a couple munching on apples from the class fruit bowl. One boy pops over to help himself from a basket of “fidgies” – squeezeable tennis ball stress-busters – while another starts to stroll around the room. …
Improving Math by Improving Well-Being at Pelmo Park Read More »
By Louise Brown — June 2019 You can get suspended from school in Ontario for a lot of things: Swearing at a teacher. Having illegal drugs. Being drunk. Vandalism. Bullying. Fighting. Stealing. Smoking on school property – or these days, vaping. So it’s probably no surprise that a big-city school with 1,100 students like …
Treating Discipline as a Learning Opportunity at East York CI Read More »
