People for Education is leading a conversation, both in Ontario and nationally, about the purpose, value and future of universal public education. Connect with us and keep the conversation about public education going.
Media releases
People for Education calls on government to convene a “Partnership Table”
Ontario needs a coherent and comprehensive plan for the next steps in the education system. To accomplish this, the province should constitute a tasks force leaders from all the major education organizations.
New Report Calls for Delay in Implementing E-Learning
Report recommends changes to funding and policy for technology in Ontario schools
Is it time to re-define the basics? New campaign supports change in education
People for Education has launched a campaign to promote The New Basics - 5 areas of essential skills and competencies for long-term success.
New report calls for coherence and caution in education changes
People for Education's 2018 Annual report on Ontario’s schools focuses on need for education “ecosystem”.
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CBC: Education Columnist on the changing role of guidance counsellors
In this interview about the role of guidance counsellors, Joel Westheimer, CBC Ottawa's education columnist, talks about People for Education's recently released data on access to guidance counsellors in Ontario schools.
CBC Metro Morning: Report recommends phasing out Ontario’s standardized tests
Annie Kidder talks about the recommendations from a new report on EQAO testing and assessment in Ontario's schools on CBC's Ontario Morning.
CBC Metro Morning: New report on overhauling EQAO testing
On CBC's Metro Morning, Annie Kidder talks about the recommendations for changes to EQAO testing and assessment that were released yesterday in a review commissioned by the Ontario government.
Today’s Parent: Another school fundraiser? Rethinking funding for education
This article in Today's Parent cites our research data on school fundraising.
CTV Your Morning: Why arts education is more important than you think.
On CTV's Your Morning, Annie Kidder talks about the important role of arts education in supporting the development of a broad range of skills.