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Inside the Classroom

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Oct 18, 2026

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6 min read

What Happens at School During Lunch?

Who supervises lunchtime? Why are kids watching movies while they eat? And what should parents know when lunchtime isn't going smoothly? An Ontario teacher takes you behind the scenes.

Susie Roccia

Inside the Classroom

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Oct 11, 2026

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6 min read

Homework: Helpful Practice or Just Another Nightly Battle?

Why some teachers assign homework, others don't, and what Ontario parents should know.

Susie Roccia

Reading & Literacy

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Oct 4, 2026

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8 min read

Reading, Decoded: What Every Parent Should Know

From reading levels and sounding out to guessing, fluency and comprehension, here’s what really matters when your child is learning to read.

Susie Roccia

Inside the Classroom

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Sep 27, 2026

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9 min read

My Child Just Started Kindergarten...Are They Ok?

The questions worried kindergarten parents ask, answered by a teacher who's been there.

Susie Roccia

Inside the Classroom

Sep 20, 2026

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6 min read

They're moving my child to another class?!

What parents need to know about the dreaded reorganization, and what you can do.

Susie Roccia

Inside the Classroom

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Sep 13, 2026

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10 min read

Wait... They Can Do That?!

Three September school surprises that catch parents off guard

Susie Roccia

Inside the Classroom

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Sep 6, 2026

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6 min read

The September Yellow Flags Teachers Notice (That Parents Might Miss)

Six subtle things I start noticing in the first few weeks of school.

Susie Roccia

Inside the Classroom

Aug 30, 2026

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5 min read

What Your Child's Teacher Wants You to Know About the First Few Weeks of School

What's really happening in the classroom during those first days in September.

Susie Roccia

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