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Ontario schools to remain closed until the end of June
On Tuesday, Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce announced that Ontario’s schools will remain closed at least until the end of June. At the same time, the Minister outlined plans for expanded summer school opportunities and he committed to providing school boards with a detailed plan for the fall by the end of June. The province is also seeking input from stakeholders on fall re-entry plans and there is much to consider including:
How is the province gathering evidence and multiple perspectives? How can we ensure schools go forward and not back? How can collaboration with other ministries, school boards and municipalities be integrated in building the best support to families?
Read more about fall plans, expanded summer school opportunities, and planning considerations.
The latest People for Education articles
Technology in Schools - A Tool and a Strategy
New research report from People of Education recommends changes to funding and policy for technology in schools.
Infographic: Technology in Schools Research Report
New infographic on Technology in Schools research report shares key information on access to technology and the Internet as well as online learning enrollment and resource supports.
Tracking Canada's education systems' response to COVID-19
The Canada-wide Education during COVID-19 Tracker compares differences in educational policy and approaches during the pandemic.
Temporary office closure
People for Education has temporarily transitioned to working remotely and the PFE office is currently closed. While closed, you can contact PFE at the email address found by clicking the contacts below:
Leadership:
Annie Kidder, Executive Director
Eloise Tan, Research Program Director
Tracy Fawdry, Advancement Director
Operations:
Ruvani Ameresekere, Office & Operations Manager
Danielle Wong, Administrative Coordinator
Research:
Christine Corso, Research Manager
Elyse K. Watkins, Policy & Research Manager
Kate Blair, Project Manager
Asia Kotasinska, Research Coordinator
Summer Cowley, Communications & Research Coordinator
Media inquiries: [email protected]
The New Basics
Skills for success in our rapidly changing world
What skills do your kids need in their backpacks to thrive at school, at home, and in life?
What is important in education?
Supporting students’ mental health:
A collective responsibility
With student mental health needs on the rise, how can everyone share in the responsibility of supporting our students? 
We looked at in-school resources, the impact of geography, innovation in promoting school-wide mental health, and the costs of not addressing student mental health.
To find out what’s next and to see our recommendations, read our latest report on student mental health here.
Why public education?
We asked students, educators, parents, and researchers to answer the question "Why public education?"
Here is what they had to say...