Too much homework?


Ontario Education Minister Kathleen Wynne says all school boards should review their homework policy to ensure kids aren’t being overloaded. Toronto’s public school board is looking at setting stricter rules around homework, including removing penalties for late work and not assigning work on holidays. Wynne says those suggestions sound reasonable but she says it’s up to local school boards to set their homework policies. “I’ve always said that boards need to review their homework policy. I think it’s a really good thing that the TDSB [Toronto District School Board] is looking at their homework policy and I think that some of the suggestions sound pretty reasonable to me,” Wynne told reporters at Queen’s Park . What’s your view? Are kids saddled with too much homework? Should they get a break during the holidays? Let us know.

Renewable Energy Expands in Prince Edward Island
O’Leary, P.E.I. – On Thursday, July 23, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, will join Richard Brown, Prince Edward Island Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry, and GDF SUEZ Energy CEOs Dirk Beeuwsaert and Zin Smati to celebrate the grand opening of the expanded West Cape Wind Farm – the largest wind farm in Atlantic Canada.

Washington State Post A Job or Resume
Welcome to Post A Job or Resume for Washington State. Get Big Results!

Black-focused schools
A proposal to create Canada’s first black-focused public school was approved by Toronto District School Board trustees Tuesday night. They have recommended the creation of an alternative school that features a curriculum and teaching environment oriented around black history and culture. The vote took place after an evening debate on the controversial proposal, which critics believe is a plan for segregation, while supporters believe it could keep more black students in school. Trustees heard from a number of delegations including academics, parents, teachers and students. Some parents have said they want to try something new because the current system isn’t working. As many as 40 per cent of black students don’t graduate from Toronto high schools. Do you think Africentric schools are the right approach? What’s your view?

Auburn Valley Auto Free Classifieds.
Welcome To Auburn Valley Auto Free Unlimited Classifieds! This powerful plateform will advertise your listing well beyond this site. Posting to 100′s of blogs, directories, websites and search engine. Giving you maximum exposure!! Private sellers, dea

Prime Lister Classifieds. Free Unlimited advertising Platform
Prime Lister Classifieds. Free Unlimited advertising Platform. Try It Today!

Stop or GO?
The union representing GO Transit bus drivers and ticket agents says it’s not a matter of if, but when, its members will go on strike. A notice on the union’s website says the company will not be making any further offers and the union executive will meet Thursday to “determine when we will commence job action against the employer.” A final attempt by the company and the union to negotiate a new agreement failed on Wednesday. Unionized workers have been without a contract since June 1. It means nearly 1,200 bus drivers, ticket agents, office workers and maintenance crews could go on strike with 48 hours notice. Although GO train crews are not part of the same union – and GO trains will continue to run in the event of a strike – delays are expected. Do you use GO Transit? How will a strike affect your daily routine? Should public transit drivers be declared an essential service? What’s Your View?