As thousands of students head back to school this week, our government has been laying the groundwork to enhance student engagement and achievement. As parents, we want to feel confident that our children receive the best possible opportunities to help them succeed in the classroom. Online resources have been made available for parents and students through the Manitoba government website and are designed to empower parents to help children achieve academically and ensure students have access to a quality education in safe and caring learning environments. Some of these resources include:
- My Learning at Home, a website where students in grades 5 to 8 can find videos, animations and interactive websites to help them understand or deepen their understanding of many concepts in mathematics and science at www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/mylearning;
- Healthy Schools, a website that provides toolkits and guidance on how good health is important for learning, and that children who are physically active show better academic performance and self-esteem at www.gov.mb.ca/healthyschools/topics/physical.html.
- My Child in School, a user-friendly website that provides an overview of curriculum content to help parents support their children’s success in school at www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/mychild
Students are more successful when they have the active participation of parents and guardians in their academic pursuits. I hope that you are able to use these and other tools to engage with the students in your home throughout the school year.
