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New national survey launched to strengthen public education across Canada
People for Education and the Centre for Leading Research in Education (CLRiE) at Wilfrid Laurier University announce the launch of the Annual Canadian School Survey (ACSS), a first-of-its-kind national survey to track the real-life impacts…
Building democracy skills in schools – Innovation in Portugal
In Portugal, student voice isn’t just a “nice to have” or a check box. Students learn from an early age in every school in the country that their voice matters. The federal government funds an…
Imagine High: A Bold New Vision for Learning
Students at a Chilliwack high school in British Columbia thrive in a model where subjects are integrated, there are no bells, and the teachers work in teams.
Public education – it’s the best investment we can make
If education were the stock market, everyone would want to invest. Investors are happy these days if their stocks give them a return of 5% a year. In public education, the return is double that!
Mind and Matter: The Vital Link Between Mental Health and Education
There are key teachable/learnable skills that support mental health. These skills can be taught starting in early childhood and throughout school. They not only promote good mental health but, in many cases, these skills can…
$10 a day child care for all – Are we there yet?
Three years ago, the federal government announced the multi-billion-dollar Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care plan, with an aim to reduce child-care costs to an average of $10 per day for all Canadians by 2025.
Arts Education in public schools in Ontario
The benefits of arts education are innumerable, and we are living in a time where it is needed more than ever. However, are there adequate opportunities for arts education in publicly-funded schools in Ontario? Data…
Access to special education in Ontario schools: The gaps and challenges
Results from People for Education’s 2023-24 Annual Ontario School Survey show that students' access to special education support is affected by neighbourhood income and geography.
Staff shortages a daily issue for many Ontario schools
New results from People for Education’s 2023-24 Annual Ontario School Survey show more than a quarter of Ontario’s schools experience teacher shortages every day, and nearly half experience daily shortages for educational assistants.