Public education. Public good.

People for Education is a unique organization in Canada: independent, non-partisan, and fuelled by a belief in the power and promise of public education. We create evidence, instigate dialogue, and build links so that people can see — and act on — the connection between public education and a fair and prosperous society.

The latest from People for Education

Beyond the economy: the human benefits of early learning and childcare programs

Recently, there has been a public debate on childcare. What’s missing, however, in these heated discussions, has been the lasting, and potentially life-changing, benefits of early childhood education to children themselves.

Ontario principals report what worked and what didn't in new People for Education survey

Ontario principals report that despite the massive challenges their schools faced in the last 18 months, there are some innovations that they would like to see continue.

Comparing School COVID-19 Policies Across Canada

Masks, vaccines, distancing, in-person and online learning: Every province and territory has a different strategy.

What’s in Ontario's COVID-19 back-to-school plan?

Ontario's back-to-school plan includes details on safety and masking, but little information on vaccinations or educational supports.

Connecting the Dots: Early years as the starting point for a continuum of learning

New report recommends that early learning and childcare be publicly funded, publicly governed, and embedded in public education systems.

Ontario’s Education Funding for the 2021-22 school year

Basic funding for education in Ontario will not increase for the coming year, despite increases in enrolment, salaries, and inflation.