Rebecca Levere travelled to Zambia with 10 of her students from the University of Toronto Schools to film a documentary about the AIDS pandemic. In this article, she explores the long-term impact of that journey, exploring the dilemmas and decisions young Canadians face as "haves" in a "have-not" world.... (read article)
It was February 3, 2003 and I was driving the hour-long commute through snowy Muskoka to work, the head office of Outward Bound Canada (OBC) in Burk's Falls, Ontario. As the national director of educational programs for OBC, I oversaw all the contract programs we delivered for independent schools across... (read article)
My name’s Duncan the Distraction and I’ve got a big problem! You see classrooms used to be my stomping ground. All the kids, especially the “cool” ones wanted to hang out with me. Billy would want to play solitaire, Suzan would use chat programs to talk to... (read article)
Managing risk in education is a large and important undertaking, mainly because of several key factors; the sheer number of risks and hazards, vulnerability of the clientele, expectations from parents and the public, and transparency of operations.
In addition to typical issues found in most buildings – such as fire... (read article)
Therapy Success Depends on Parent Participation
The Glenholme School is a therapeutic boarding school for children situated on more than 100 acres in Washington, Connecticut. Children, ages nine to 18 who need a highly structured learning environment to prosper academically and socially, find it at Glenholme. Many Glenholme students have struggled... (read article)
We asked hundreds of schools to share programs and ideas on this topic. The following were published in the 2005 edition of Dialogue magazine. Join the discussion and post your own response.
The Sterling Stewardship Program
The Sterling Stewardship Program is an initiative that combines character education, health education and guidance education.... (read article)
We have devolved into a society of cheaters, who regularly evade taxes, steal from the workplace, lie and deceive, pirate Internet music, games and videos, and pinch satellite signals. What has happened to us? We commonly break “the rules” to get ahead personally, socially and financially. We, the “moral majority,”... (read article)
American mountain climbers Willi Unsoeld (1926-1979) and Tom Hornbein were members of the first American expedition to summit Mount Everest on May 22, 1963. Unsoeld and Hornbein's legendary climb was the first ascent from the peak's West Ridge. Thirteen years later, Unsoeld held his 21-year-old daughter, Nanda Devi, as... (read article)
Since the magazine’s birth in 2004, Dialogue has aimed to stimulate discussion between private and independent school educators. As always, Dialogue magazine and Dialogue Online remain the place to express your ideas and to share your expertise with your peers. Dialogue shares educator knowledge and skills, reducing the workload and... (read article)
hen I think of independent schools in Canada, what comes to mind are lush, beautiful campuses. Most independent schools I have visited are to be envied: Well away from the hustle and bustle of city life, they sit on enough land to allow for sufficient buildings, playgrounds and parking. They... (read article)
Kawarthas Trips Classes make three-day fall and winter trips to our own outdoor education site in the Kawarthas. There are opportunities for practical math, science and environmental studies coupled with activities like hiking, canoeing and cross-country skiing. Students develop new social skills and problem-solving skills as they function together outside the classroom setting.
Below are some comments that we heard at our last editorial advisory board meeting for Dialogue magazine and Dialogue Online. Please share your comments, feedback and ideas.
"The use of technology in schools is changing so quickly. It might be an area you want to cover in every issue."
"School marketing. Every school is always struggling with how to market themselves and increase enrolment."
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