Parents make Christian education a top priority Somehow they manage the costs Wednesday July 23, 2008 The Hendriks family in Fenelon Falls has made Christian education a top priority and one way or another, they are finding a way to manage the tuition costs. Full Story
Second income helps families manage tuition costs Some mothers head to work so children can attend independent school Friday July 18, 2008 The rising cost of tuition may be causing some families to hesitate about choosing Christian education for their children but those already in the independent education system say it shouldn’t be a deterrent. It is possible to manage the costs, they say. Full Story
School choice supporters engage in policy discussions Town hall meetings, online survey look to public input Monday July 14, 2008 The continued engagement of school choice supporters is important as the Progressive Conservative party looks to members for their opinions on policy, says Barb Bierman. Full Story
Orangeville Christian School principal becomes a chicken for literacy
Paul Marcus lays eggs after students reach reading goal Wednesday July 9, 2008 Since the Orangeville Christian School (OCS) students reached their reading goal this year principal Paul Marcus followed through on his promise to perform an unusual stunt. Full Story
Parents list benefits of Christian education ‘I really feel my kids wouldn’t be who they are today if they hadn’t gone to a Christian school’ Monday July 21, 2008 Several parents interviewed by OACS News listed what they value most about Christian education. Full Story
Camp Edge utilizes school resources to provide fun summer camp Knox Christian School camp grows in its second year of operation Wednesday July 16, 2008 Knox Christian School in Bowmanville is running its second year of Camp Edge, offering a fun week for its elementary students and the opportunity for alumni to come back to the school as leaders. Full Story
New school studies provide information on benefits of school choice ‘This is the thing that is going to compel the public overall’: Bierman Friday July 11, 2008 Barb Bierman is applauding the recently published study on Ontario independent schools and hopes more data is made accessible to the public about school choice in the province. Full Story
Survey says inexpensive independent schools provide better academics, social conditions than public schools Yet independent schools provide education at a fraction of the cost Monday July 7, 2008
Low-income parents who send their children to inexpensive independent schools say their children do better academically and have less “social problems” than children who attend public schools, according to a new survey and study. Full Story
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