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Lessons in Learning: Bullying in Canada—how intimidation affects learning
Bullying in schools can lead to serious and lasting harm. Bullying has deleterious effects on schools as safe learning environments and has been linked to a number of undesirable outcomes, including delinquency, and drug and alcohol abuse. How can we prevent bullying in schools and make students feel safer? Go to article »
Release of report on Home Learning Environments: Parents, Adolescents and the Homework Problem
Parents are investing more and more time and resources in their children's learning. This report, entitled Home Learning Environments: Parents, Adolescents and the Homework Problem, examines the phenomenon of parents' expanding role in the context of current school reforms that require their greater involvement in their children's schooling. More details »
The importance of quality child care
According to a Statistics Canada labour force report released this week, more Canadian mothers than ever before are entering the workforce full-time; and they are increasingly relying on day care to help look after their children.
The importance of quality child care is the topic of CCL’s 2006 Lessons in Learning, Why is High-Quality Child Care Essential?: The Link Between Quality Child Care and Early Learning. Produced by CCL’s Early Childhood Learning Knowledge Centre, the article explores the social value of child care and what exactly parents should look for in a child care provider. Go to article »
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