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Media releases
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.
Principals sound the alarm about students’ mental health
Ontario’s principals report increased behavioural issues, students having difficulties with self-regulation, and a range of unaddressed mental health challenges.
Camões Radio: Interview with Christine Schandl
Christine Schandl, People for Education's Research Manager, talks about our research, our annual survey, and the future of public education.
CBC Metro Morning: School council funding on pause
Ontario Education Minister Lisa Thompson has announced that the Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grants have been "paused".
CBC Metro Morning: New study says school principals spend too much time on administration
People for Education's Executive Director talks to Metro Morning about our report on principals and vice-principals.
Toronto Star: Education takes back seat for principals overwhelmed by managing schools, report says
According to a new report from People for Education, it is a challenge for today’s principals to find the time to fulfill their role as curriculum leaders, while also managing administrative tasks.
Report finds increased demands on Ontario principals
It is a challenge for Ontario's principals to find the time to fulfill their role as curriculum leaders, while also managing all of the administrative tasks involving the school building and staff.