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People for Education is an independent, non-partisan, charitable organization working to support and advance public education through research, policy, and public engagement.

Telling Tales Out of School 2018

Margaret Atwood did it. Steven Page did it. And Torquil Campbell did it too. Who will be Telling Tales Out of School this year? Don’t miss our 15th annual Telling Tales gala on Thursday, May 24, hosted by Steve Patterson, of CBC’s The Debaters. Tickets on sale now!

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NEW REPORT raises concerns about equity in arts education.

New data from People for Education show that, despite the widely recognized importance of arts education, equitable access to arts programs and resources is an ongoing challenge for Ontario’s schools. Students in small and rural schools, in schools with higher levels of poverty, and in schools with lower levels of parental education are less likely to have access to learning opportunities in the arts.

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PFE's NextGen Committee is accepting applications

People for Education is seeking applicants for its NextGeneration Committee. This committee will be comprised of a small group of individuals ranging from 15-30 years of age who represent the incredible diversity found across our province. We are seeking individuals from schools, community organizations and the workforce to aid the organization in bringing the concerns of the younger population to the forefront of our discussion.

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Ontario announces new funding for education

Changes to the funding formula will add new staff and increased supports for students. For more information about the changes see the articles below.
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More guidance counsellors for grades 7 and 8

The province has announced increases in per pupil funding for guidance counsellors for grades 7 and 8. They will now be funded at the same rate as high school students, which is 1 counsellor for every 384 students.

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Province to fund mental health workers in schools

By 2020, most high schools will have their own mental health worker. These new staff are intended to support students who have mental health concerns, and help them to find the the right services in their communities.

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Province increases funding for special education

The province has added new funding to decrease wait times for special education assessment; increase support for students with very high needs; and improve school board supports for special education services.

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Insights for system change

Across the world, there is broad agreement that success in both school and life will take more than numeracy and literacy skills and academic content knowledge. Students also need to develop skills, knowledge, and habits in social-emotional development, creativity, citizenship, and health.

Since 2013, we have been working with educators, researchers, and government partners to explore how to define, support, assess, and embed these broader competencies into teaching and learning in our publicly funded education system. A number of insights have emerged from this work...

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Beyond the 3Rs: Competencies that matter

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Defining what matters: A common lexicon to support learning

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Assessment and measurement: Beyond testing

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Quality learning environments: Creating conditions for learning

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Equity: Developing competencies, changing trajectories

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Annie Kidder at TedxKitchenerED

Why public education? For Annie, this is both a question and a statement. In a world today where hope is often lacking, Annie makes a strong case that publicly funded schools are the place where hope becomes concrete.

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Annual Ontario School Survey

Keeping track of the essential resources and programs in Ontario’s schools, and how they are affected by changes to provincial policy and funding.

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Arts education

Learning about and participating in the arts helps students to develop a range of competencies and skills—not just in creativity, but also in citizenship, social-emotional learning, and health.

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Citizenship education

Citizenship education develops students’ capacity to value different perspectives. It builds their sense of agency and supports them to become responsible, active citizens.

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Course choices, careers and guidance

The education system has a significant role to play in ensuring that young people are prepared for futures that may no longer include one clear career or life path.

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Creativity

Fostering creativity develops resilience, resourcefulness, and confidence, and is positively linked to engagement, achievement, and innovation.

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Equity

A broadly based education, with diverse opportunities for learning, provides students with an equitable chance for success, no matter what their background or future goals.

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Health

Health education provides students with the self-regulatory skills and competencies they need to make healthy decisions and engage in health promoting behaviours.

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Indigenous education

All students should know about the history of the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, and about Indigenous history, culture, perspectives and experiences.

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Measurement, testing and assessment

Measurement, testing and assessment provide information about student progress, and the effectiveness of programs, policy and practice.

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Measuring What Matters

For long term success, today’s students need more than the 3Rs. We’re helping Canadian schools define a set of skills and competencies that students need to succeed in the 21st century.

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Parent involvement

Parents’ involvement in their children’s education has a significant impact on students’ academic and developmental outcomes.

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Public education

Universal public education is a cornerstone of our democratic society. A strong public education system plays a key role in ensuring that the next generation has the skills and competencies needed to contribute to a fair and prosperous society.

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Quality learning environments

The physical and social environment of the school, its connections to the community, and the range of opportunities provided, are key to the development of the skills and competencies students need for long-term success.

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School libraries and reading

Information literacy and reading for enjoyment are key elements of lifelong learning. The school library is a central hub for both teachers and students.

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Social-emotional learning

Social-emotional learning develops students’ capacity for self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making.

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Special education

Special education describes accommodations, supports, or programs for students who need different teaching methods or special equipment to allow them to be successful in school.

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What is Measuring What Matters?

Watch this one minute video to learn about our Measuring What Matters project.

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Changing assessment in Ontario – key recommendations for transformation

Last September, Premier Kathleen Wynne established an Independent Review of Assessment and Reporting in Ontario. The results of that review have been released, and include a number of recommendations to transform how students are assessed.

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April 24, 2018 Policy submissions

Does Ontario provide equitable access to arts education?

New data from People for Education show that, students in small and rural schools, in schools with higher levels of poverty, and in schools with lower levels of parental education are less likely to have…

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April 3, 2018 Education news

Arts education 2018

New data from People for Education show that, despite the widely recognized importance of arts education, equitable access to arts programs and resources is an ongoing challenge for Ontario’s schools.

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April 3, 2018 PFE Reports

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Why arts education is more important than you think.

On CTV's Your Morning, Annie Kidder talks about the important role of arts education in supporting the development of a broad range of skills.

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April 20, 2018 PFE in the news

Arts education squeezed out across Ontario schools, new report says

New data from People for Education show that, despite the widely recognized importance of arts education, equitable access to arts programs and resources is an ongoing challenge for Ontario’s schools.

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April 3, 2018 PFE in the news

New report raises concerns about equity in arts education

New data from People for Education show that, despite the widely recognized importance of arts education, equitable access to arts programs and resources is an ongoing challenge for Ontario’s schools.

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April 3, 2018 Media releases

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