Our articles synthesize the latest news and research — connecting the dots between public education and public good.
All articles
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Blogs
Blogs by People for Education staff, board members, and invited guests provide a more personal perspective on a range of education issues.
Our blogs
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Conference presentations
People for Education presents at conferences locally and around the world. We present primary research from our Annual Ontario School Survey, findings from our working tables, and work we produce in partnership with others.
Our conference presentations
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Policy scans and trackers
In order to advance public education’s potential, we participate in government consultations and provide non-partisan analysis of education policy.
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Articles
Our articles synthesize the latest news and research — connecting the dots between public education and public good.
All articles
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Blogs
Blogs by People for Education staff, board members, and invited guests provide a more personal perspective on a range of education issues.
Our blogs
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Conference presentations
People for Education presents at conferences locally and around the world. We present primary research from our Annual Ontario School Survey, findings from our working tables, and work we produce in partnership with others.
Our conference presentations
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Policy scans and trackers
In order to advance public education’s potential, we participate in government consultations and provide non-partisan analysis of education policy.
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Articles
Our articles synthesize the latest news and research — connecting the dots between public education and public good.
All articles
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Blogs
Blogs by People for Education staff, board members, and invited guests provide a more personal perspective on a range of education issues.
Our blogs
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Conference presentations
People for Education presents at conferences locally and around the world. We present primary research from our Annual Ontario School Survey, findings from our working tables, and work we produce in partnership with others.
Our conference presentations
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Policy scans and trackers
In order to advance public education’s potential, we participate in government consultations and provide non-partisan analysis of education policy.
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Articles
Our articles synthesize the latest news and research — connecting the dots between public education and public good.
All articles
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Blogs
Blogs by People for Education staff, board members, and invited guests provide a more personal perspective on a range of education issues.
Our blogs
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Conference presentations
People for Education presents at conferences locally and around the world. We present primary research from our Annual Ontario School Survey, findings from our working tables, and work we produce in partnership with others.
Our conference presentations
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Policy scans and trackers
In order to advance public education’s potential, we participate in government consultations and provide non-partisan analysis of education policy.
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Calling All Parents
If we know parents can make a difference and we know that the current crisis is amplifying inequities, what does that mean we should do?
Changes needed to funding for education in Ontario
The provincial education funding formula needs updates and funding to ensure all students have a chance for success.
Ontario launches consultations on education funding
The province has launched consultations on education funding for the 2021-22 school year, focused on things like COVID response, Online learning, Secondary class size, and the use of outdated census data.
Ontario’s back-to-school plan: little funding for small classes or more staff
Under Ontario's back-to-school plan 75% of high school students will be learning online half time, and elementary students will be in classes that can have as many as 30 students.
Phasing in school re-entry
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, phase-in classes, provide extra resources, and keep class sizes small.
Limited funding to support COVID adjustments in schools
The realities of COVID-19 mean schools will require increased resources no matter what the back-to-school scenario for the fall. People for Education has analyzed current funding.
People for Education calls for pause on new education policy; leadership from the province for back-to-school planning
People for Education calls on the province to pause on changes to the Education Act, and provide parents, students, teachers, support staff, and school boards with clarity about fall plans
How Ontario Can Get De-Streaming Right
A recent high school grad describes the harm streaming did to him, provides recommendations for change
School board planning for fall hindered by lack of clarity
School boards require more clarity from the province to support their planning for the fall, and families and students require more support for learning online.