Optical Prism September 2017 | Page 26

By Denis Langlois For many Canadians, September means a return to the classroom. While most people think of back-to-school time as an occasion for children - it’s also an important time for millions of adults. On top of the five million Canadian children and teenagers who will be returning to elementary and high schools, about two million adults will begin or resume their studies in colleges and universities across the country, according to the latest estimates from Statistics Canada. In addition, about 800,000 teachers will be headed back to begin another year at the front of the classroom. That doesn’t include the many educational assistants, librarians and other adults who will be returning to schools. In the spirit of this back-to-school season, we have put together a small sampling of frames for adults that are both stylish and modern and, we feel, exude confidence and intelligence. 26 Optical Prism | September 2017