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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.
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.
Pronouns, children’s rights, and gender – what’s happening across Canada?
Alberta has announced that students who are 15 or younger must have their parents’ consent to alter their names or pronouns at school. This policy shift raises the question of whether parents’ opinions could or…
Education and the 1.5 degree hypothesis
Education can not only encourage people to change their mindsets about climate change but also help them to make informed choices.
Inequities persist in Ontario schools
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.