People for Education

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

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Inequities Persist

Findings from People for Education’s latest report show that while most extracurricular activities and broader learning opportunities have resumed since being paused during the pandemic, students’ access varies substantially depending on where they live.

BC is moving to a system without letter or number grades

BC is moving to a new reporting system for kindergarten to grade 9 students which will focus on core competencies instead of letter or number grades.

Risky business: Choosing between school and apprenticeships may have unintended consequences

Ontario's proposed plan to allow grade 11 students to leave school to join full-time apprenticeship programs raises a number of red flags. People for Education has recommendations for next steps.

Signs of progress for Indigenous education in Ontario schools, but challenges remain

Provincially funded schools in Ontario have made significant progress on Indigenous education over the last decade, but many steps remain before all the education-related Calls to Action from Truth and Reconciliation Commission are fully implemented.

Giving young people a voice at the table with the Pan-Canadian Youth Network

People for Education has launched a Canada-wide youth network to support intergenerational and intersectoral dialogue, giving young minds the opportunity to break through barriers that prevent real change in Canada’s public education.

Les directions d’école sonnent l’alarme sur la santé mentale des élèves

Les nouvelles données de People for Education révèlent que la santé mentale des élèves et des personnels est un défi majeur pour les écoles de l'Ontario.

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Building links between a strong public education system and a fair and prosperous society through research, policy recommendations, and public dialogue.

What if, instead of promoting the idea that everyone in education just needs to work harder to move the equity needle, we focused on quality education as a fundamental human right, and structured our systems, policies and schools on that basic premise? https://ow.ly/1R2G50Pv4kh

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Public education—when it is functioning at its best—is the path to success for Canada’s children and young people, and for our future as a country. You can support our work by becoming a donor.
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In BC, teachers will now be able to provide feedback in accessible language that describes where students are in their learning in any subject and where they need to grow, instead of just letter or number grades! More on this now on our website: https://ow.ly/WFyw50PqcU8 @bctf

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Board members create change through active participation on board committees and involvement in fundraising and event support. If that sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our board today! https://ow.ly/rA7K50PqcrB

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#DYK that the number of schools with psychologists in both elementary & secondary schools in #ON has been decreasing over the last 10 years? This is change in the wrong direction given the increasing rate of mental health challenges among young people. https://ow.ly/Vs9t50Pqcfq

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