Scott Thompson Show

Kids head back to school today (except in Halton) and this year all major disputes with employee union groups have been settled. However, there is still bargaining going on on a local level. Should we expect a peaceful year for students?   Guest: Dr. Charles Pascal, former Deputy Minister of Education. Currently Professor at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto.   Is homework a truly beneficial asset to a child’s education? Some teachers in Alberta argue that if there’s no homework, that’s not a problem. Proponents for homework argue that it gives parents a chance to talk with their kids about what’s going on in school. Is the debate more of how much homework children should have?   Guest: Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education.    Teachers at a school in Markham were photographed last year at an axe throwing event, flipping the bird. However, a student got a hold of the photo and posted it social media this past spring.   Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa P