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Learning Makes Your World Bigger

Grade Learning President and CEO Michael Bateman shares about the futures learning makes possible. At Grade Learning we’ve always known that learning opens doors. Paul Rosen, our newest student, is just one example of this phenomenon. Paul has spent 50 …

Paul Rosen Goes Back to School at 50

Paralympic sledge hockey gold medalist Paul Rosen shares why he decided to go back to school at 50, after the amputation of his leg and a 10 year career as Canada’s sledge hockey goalie. Share: Share on Facebook Buzz it …

Paul Rosen’s First Week of Class

Paralympic sledge hockey gold medalist Paul Rosen describes his first week of class, in his own words. “This week was hard, but I am getting better and my teacher Lisa is making this easy. To all of my friends thank …

Knowing the Right Time to Tutor

The school year is in full swing, and the classroom is a second home for your children. Five days a week, six hours a day and ten months a year they learn and develop into tomorrow’s leaders. Some children, however, …

Paul Rosen’s First Day of Class

Paralympic sledge hockey gold medalist Paul Rosen talks about the fear he felt during his first day back in school, at 50 years old. “I would’ve rather been in front of 10,000 crazy fans cheering against me, throwing things at …

Higher Education… Higher Disappointment or Higher Success?

Seth Godin, marketing guru extraordinaire, blasted his followership with a bleak message this spring: there is a melt-down coming in higher education. http://bit.ly/dvQ12T According to Godin, Post-secondary degrees focus less on creating future leaders and problem-solvers with tangible skills and …

Paul Rosen’s Story: From Bringing Home the Gold to Bringing Home the Grade

In this video blog, Paralympic sledge hockey gold medalist Paul Rosen tells his story of loss, recovery and triumph. From losing his leg as a result of a hockey injury, to joining Canada’s sledge hockey team at 40, to a …

A Look in the Mirror

Paralympic sledge hockey gold medalist Paul Rosen shares what keeps him motivated in his journey towards literacy at 50 years old. Share: Share on Facebook Buzz it up Share via MySpace Tweet about it Tell a friend by email

Paul Rosen – The Initial Assessment

Each new enrolment at Grade Learning begins with an Initial Assessment. The assessment is a vital first step in creating an academic program that suits the new student’s needs and goals. Paralympic sledge hockey gold medalist Paul Rosen came to …

Going ‘Back to School’ Means Different Things for Different People

When you stop to think about it, there really is no ‘one way’ to get back into learning and get a good education, building the skills you need to advance personally or professionally. Succeeding in reaching unique goals often demands …