Nimbus Christian Education

Recently the Conservative government made a number of announcements about education in Ontario. Here at Nimbus Christian Education one in particular caught our eye: "Secondary students will take a minimum of four e-learning credits out of the 30 credits needed to fulfill the requirements for achieving an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. That is equivalent to one credit per year, with exemptions for some students on an individualized basis. These changes will be phased in, starting in 2020-21." (Taken from this website: https://news.ontario.ca/edu/en/2019/03/education-that-works-for-you-2.html ) We don’t know all the details of how this will be implemented yet, but we are cautiously optimistic about this announcement. You might be wondering why we are hesitant. Shouldn’t we, as an online school in Ontario, be gleefully excited by this? We do have some concerns about the implementation of this concept. But let’s begin with why we think that this is a move in the right ...

How to Effectively Choose an Online Course Choosing online courses for your children can seem like a daunting task in the 21st century. As technology advances, so do the options. Parents from all walks of life are looking for alternative methods of education to meet their student’s academic needs. But, how do you know which online course to choose? As parents, we know that the decisions we make for our children today will have a lasting impact. Needless to say, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to provide the best. At Nimbus Christian Education, we understand how overwhelming this process can be; and, we want to give you the tools to effectively choose an online course. Begin with Values Keeping God at the center is always the best way to begin. What values will the online course you are considering promote in your children? Are they values that will support what you seek in your home? At times you will wish to choose an online course that contradicts a student’s faith in or...