Calgary is known for its vibrant culture and breathtaking scenery. It is also a city filled with a rich educational landscape of opportunities that extend far beyond academic excellence.
You can expect your child will have challenges at some point in their schooling, and most will pass over time. If challenges persist, identifying the reason your child is struggling and working with your school to provide support are the first options to consider. For some children, however, a move to an alternative school setting may be the best solution.
Your experience watching your child try to adapt to online learning during the pandemic may have left you wondering if an online school would ever be a good fit. But rest assured, these virtual schools have evolved far beyond those often haphazard and makeshift setups.
It’s no secret that kids need to be learning STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Applied Design and Mathematics) skills early, but why is it important? And how do you get started?
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