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Expert Answers | Per Ledin
by: Per Ledin
Categories: Demographics, Global education
How can independent and private schools be made more financially accessible? In Sweden, there are public (85 per cent market share), independent (13 per cent) and private schools (two per cent). Independent schools are privately owned but financed—in the same way as Sweden’s public schools—by a tax-financed public school voucher (tuition... (read article)

Uncovering Tomorrow’s Leaders
Seven school leadership characteristics
by: Courtenay Shrimpton
Categories: Administrators, Demographics, Leadership and management, School heads
According to leadership experts Paul Bernthal and Richard Wellins, “In a complex and changing world, highly skilled and experienced leaders at all levels—not just senior leaders—are becoming harder to find.” Today, two key questions face all independent schools: “Where will the next group of future leaders come from?” and “What... (read article)

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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.
Agnes Stawicki
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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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