Back to basics

One of the positives to come out of the current crisis is that people are realizing what the most important things are. When you only have resources for the top priorities, those priorities have to be more clearly defined.

As the model for schooling has drastically changed, the curriculum has been stripped bare, reminding us of the true purpose of schools and what their function is meant to be. Parents have been thrust to the front-line of eduction for their children. While it has been a shock, it is a good reminder that the parents and home really are the primary learning environment and all...