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Michael Doyle, says parents often blame schools for children's drug, alcohol problems.
Michael Doyle, says parents often blame schools for children's drug, alcohol problems.

Michael Doyle, says parents often blame schools for children's drug, alcohol problems.

Date2/28/1977
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A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
5/20/1977
Director of lifeline, a non-profit project to assist steel company workers with drug and alcohol addiction problems, Lloyd Fell says he has rehabilitated 108 workers who would otherwise have lost their jobs. Lifeline, set up by United Steelworkers and Tor
Director of lifeline, a non-profit project to assist steel company workers with drug and alcohol addiction problems, Lloyd Fell says he has rehabilitated 108 workers who would otherwise have lost their jobs. Lifeline, set up by United Steelworkers and Tor
3/26/1975
Denies blame: Executive director Eto E. of the African Experience Resource and Communications Centre says he's not to blame for centre's money problems.
Denies blame: Executive director Eto E. of the African Experience Resource and Communications Centre says he's not to blame for centre's money problems.
8/7/1991
Every corner drug store these days has books on child-rearing availabel to everybody. So how do today's parents bring up their young children - traditionally or permissively? Star staff writer Wendy Dey, left, and child development expert Michael Grapko, discuss these questions with parents who practise both methods. Dr. Grapko is head of the Institute of Child Study, University of Toronto.
Every corner drug store these days has books on child-rearing availabel to everybody. So how do today's parents bring up their young children - traditionally or permissively? Star staff writer Wendy Dey, left, and child development expert Michael Grapko, discuss these questions with parents who practise both methods. Dr. Grapko is head of the Institute of Child Study, University of Toronto.
3/6/1970
Support for alternative schools: The real issue on private schools, says Lyle McBurney, is can parents have the freedom to select a school with a cultural, religious or special education dimension unavailable from the public system?
Support for alternative schools: The real issue on private schools, says Lyle McBurney, is can parents have the freedom to select a school with a cultural, religious or special education dimension unavailable from the public system?
10/14/1981
New principal: Walter Sinclair, who is taking over the top job at Duke of York public school, says schools must communicate with parents.
New principal: Walter Sinclair, who is taking over the top job at Duke of York public school, says schools must communicate with parents.
8/28/1969
Daring doctor: Port Perry's Dr. Guntis Silins treats Merchant Roberts for sinus problems with acupuncture needes. Silins, bon in Sweden to Latvian parents, has taken his talents to China, Australia, South Africa and the Arctic. A skin diver, he also helped make a film called Free Dive about the efforts of severely handicapped young people.
Daring doctor: Port Perry's Dr. Guntis Silins treats Merchant Roberts for sinus problems with acupuncture needes. Silins, bon in Sweden to Latvian parents, has taken his talents to China, Australia, South Africa and the Arctic. A skin diver, he also helped make a film called Free Dive about the efforts of severely handicapped young people.
3/29/1982
Michael Barrett, Chairman of the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada, here with his wife, Ann, and children, Heather and Andrea, says parents may have reservations about sex book Show Me, but they should be able to decide for themselves if it is appropriate.
Michael Barrett, Chairman of the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada, here with his wife, Ann, and children, Heather and Andrea, says parents may have reservations about sex book Show Me, but they should be able to decide for themselves if it is appropriate.
7/28/1975
Michael Neill: York Region school board director says public boards listening more to parents.
Michael Neill: York Region school board director says public boards listening more to parents.
3/18/1983
Panelists taking part in The Toronto Star Forum on the problems parents and children have in communicating with each other were, from left: panel mode(...)
Panelists taking part in The Toronto Star Forum on the problems parents and children have in communicating with each other were, from left: panel mode(...)
9/14/1970
There's a shortage of block parents in Etobicoke's Lakeshore area, says Henry specht, the organization's publicity chairman. He blames the problem on (...)
There's a shortage of block parents in Etobicoke's Lakeshore area, says Henry specht, the organization's publicity chairman. He blames the problem on (...)
3/14/1978
Foster Parents to more than 60 children over the past 25 years, Robert and Ada Fairlie of North York hold the medallion and scroll presented to them last night at the annual meeting of the Metro Toronto Children's Aid Society.
Foster Parents to more than 60 children over the past 25 years, Robert and Ada Fairlie of North York hold the medallion and scroll presented to them last night at the annual meeting of the Metro Toronto Children's Aid Society.
3/20/1974