"In this poignant, funny follow-up to his fabled 2006 talk, Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for a radical shift from standardized schools to personalized learning -- creating conditions where kids' natural talents can flourish."

Posted by Kyra:

What is Free School Camp?

Ever wished you could share and gain skills in a non-hierarchical environment with people of all ages?  Do you fee the current education system has taken the joy out of learning?  Are you passionate about life and wanting to connect with other people who think outside the box?  Looking for a week of fun in the country?

Posted by Rachel:

At the beginning of the school year you may have heard about a spelling competition scheduled for early 2010. Due to life's circumstances we were forced to postpone the activity, however we have worked things out and the Spelling Bee is scheduled for June 11, 2010 in Sherbrooke. This competition is open to all homeschoolers from Grade 1 - through Secondary 5 (high school).

Posted by Geneviève:

Le 15 mai 2010 - la carte d'abonné des bibliothèques publiques de Montréal vous ouvre gratuitement les portes du Jardin botanique.  Le programme inclus des lieux de lecture durant la journée.  Plus d'info ici.

As part of the Festival of Anarchy, the Montreal Rad School presents "Summerhill".

Imagine a school where you don't have to go to lessons, you make all the rules yourself and climbing trees and building boats are definitely part of the curriculum.  That school exists.  It's called Summerhill and it has been there for 70 years.  Maddy and Ryan attend Summerhill and find it changes them in ways they would never imagine.  But then when inspectors decide the school must close, Maddy and Ryan join forces with staff and pupils in a battle that goes to the very heart of the Government.  Based on a true story, Summerhill is an enchanting drama that will captivate everyone.

As part of the Festival of Anarchy, the Montreal Rad School presents "The War on Kids".  

This film exposes the many ways the public school system has failed children by robbing students of all freedoms due largely to irrational fears.  Children are subjected to endure prison-like security, arbitrary punishments, and pharmacological abuse.  Schools not only fail to educate students, but the drive to teach has become secondary to the need to control kids.

Posted by Glenn:

Julian is having an Outdoor Kid's Party - Sunday May 16th - bring your parents along. A long afternoon of fun, games, food and exchange of books, toys, board games, clothes, ideas, etc...  In case of rain May 30th.

Starting at 1pm and going till 7pm... BYO Barbecue Food and homemade desserts... we will supply the drinks and snacks.

4915 Isabella, H3W 1S8.

Please RSVP to Glenn.

Posted by Janie:

It is coming up soon..... CEPSUM sports day at U of Montreal

Everyone had a great time last year!

(Note: this is done in French)

For: Grade 3-7 (age 8-13)

Date:  Monday June 14th  (9 -2:30)

COST= $16.00

Posted by Rowan:

As some of you already know, I volunteer for an organization called Nourri-Source. We help out new mums and babies who are having a hard time breastfeeding and need a little knowledge, love, and encouragement to go the distance. We are always in need of funding in order to train new volunteers, and keep the old ones up-to-date on the latest research. Last summer we had a lot of success with a multi-family garage sale we had in NDG and so we're doing the same again on Saturday May 15th.

We need stuff to sell. If you are doing some late spring or summer cleaning and you have a few items you would otherwise bring to the Salvation Army, for instance, please give them to us instead! I'm starting to collect things now, so anytime you want to rid yourself of this clutter, call or email me and we’ll arrange something!

Posted by Jackie:

In the New York Times: Playing to Learn.

"Scientists know that children learn best by putting experiences together in new ways.  They construct knowledge; they don't swallow it."