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People for Education launches pan-Canadian conversation on the role of public education in nation-building
People for Education is launching a major cross-Canada engagement centred on the role of public schools in nation-building.
People for Education announces appointment of co-executive directors
People for Education is entering a new chapter with the appointment of Kate Hagerman and Paris Semansky as the organization’s first co-Executive Directors.
New national survey launched to strengthen public education across Canada
People for Education and the Centre for Leading Research in Education at Wilfrid Laurier University have launched Annual Canadian School Survey (ACSS), a first-of-its-kind national survey to track the real-life impacts of education policy and…
People for Education announces the retirement of co-founder and visionary leader, Annie Kidder
Annie Kidder to retire after nearly three decades of tireless advocacy and visionary leadership at People for Education.
Global News – The Morning Show: The impacts eliminating all-day kindergarten could have on families
Annie Kidder, our Executive Director, talks about the evidence showing the impact of full-day kindergarten on children’s academic and social development.
CTV News: ‘You’ll hear from us,’ Ford says about future of full-day kindergarten
Premier Doug Ford says that the government will consult with parents and teachers about the continuation of the full-day kindergarten program.
The Varsity: Equitable education starts from the bottom
The discussion about equitable education must start with whether all students in the public school system have access to a decent education, prior to attending university or college.
The Globe and Mail: Advocates for students with disabilities call on Ontario to stop school exclusions
The Ontario Autism Coalition is asking the Ontario Ministry of Education to remove principals' power to exclude students from school for an indefinite period.
The Globe and Mail: Educating Grayson: Are inclusive classrooms failing students?
This feature story explores the issues around the 'exclusion' of students with special education needs from school for all or part of the day.