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18th Annual Fundraiser Gala: Telling Tales Out of School
People for Education's annual gala is back in person for the first time since 2019. This year, it is hosted by Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath, featuring performances by Canada's top talent like oscar-winner Sarah…
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.
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. Les directions d’école font état d’une augmentation des problèmes…
Principals sound the alarm about students’ mental health
New data from People for Education show Ontario schools are not sufficiently supported to help students who are continuing to struggle with the aftereffects of the pandemic. Principals report increased behavioural issues, students having difficulties…
Inconsistent and under-resourced – the state of anti-racism strategies across Canada
A new report shows implementation of anti-racism strategies is inconsistent and under-resourced across Canada. There is a particular lag in Ontario.
European Child Guarantee provides a model for Canada
Unlike EU countries, Canada has no national action plan, no framework, and no national strategy to ensure that all Canadian children and young people have access to the rights, resources and programs they need to…
30 years with insufficient progress on child well-being
A recent report from the UN raised serious concerns about Canada’s lack of progress on addressing children’s rights issues.
Ontario is spending millions on tutoring, is it worth it?
Ontario has provided funding for tutoring programs. But does it really help? According to researchers, it depends on quality, frequency, and links to curriculum.
New report points to gaps in implementation of de-streaming in Ontario
People for Education’s latest report reveals gaps and challenges in Ontario's first steps toward de-streaming Grade 9.
Questions for political representatives during Ontario’s election
The choices politicians make will affect not only 2.5 million children and young people, but also Ontario's economy, health care system, and future. PFE has questions for the political parties.