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Technology in Schools – A Tool and a Strategy
New research report from People of Education recommends changes to funding and policy for technology in schools.
To grade or not to grade: Assessment in a Pandemic
Marks, report cards, students' grades and teacher assessments are being handled differently across the country. But what do the experts say?
Webinar Roundup – ‘Q & A with Annie Kidder’
On April 22, Annie Kidder, Executive Director – People for Education took questions on education in a pandemic. We’ve prepared a roundup for you with key takeaways and additional resources that will build out the…
Minister announces phase 2 of Learn at Home
New distance learning strategies include expectations for learning time, grades.
Education Reading in a Pandemic
Research, evidence, and international resources focused on education
Schools are closed but learning continues
Ontario's Minister of Education has announced Phase 2 of Learn at Home
Province announces changes to education policy/funding
E-learning policy and class size funding to be revised
New CMHO report points to long wait times for mental health support for children and youth
A new report from Children’s Mental Health Ontario shows that children are waiting as long as two years for counselling and treatment for mental illness.
It’s time to support a Canada-wide network – for education and research
Bridget Stirling believes that - to make real progress in education - we need a Canada-wide network of voices for public education.
Potential provincial plan would “monetize” e-learning, centralize control
The province appears to have considered a plan to centralize all e-learning, and "sell" the courses and the expertise