Tip sheet helps immigrant families prepare for school

It may look like kindergarten students spend a lot of time playing, but rest assured, they are learning. And yes, you are allowed to volunteer in your child’s classroom. These and other scenarios are among the topics that may puzzle parents new to Canadian schools, so advocacy group People for Education has created a “starting school” tip sheet for them. The sheet—available in 12 languages—is one of a growing number of initiatives helping families be better prepared for school in a new country. Read more about the initiative at TheStar.com.