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Media releases
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.
New report finds anti-racism strategies inconsistent and under-resourced across Canada
New report by People for Education shows gaps in implementation of anti-racism strategies across Canada and in schools across Ontario.
Survey of Ontario principals reveals lack of action on challenges
Initial findings of People for Education’s 2021-22 Annual Ontario School Survey (AOSS) show that principals continue dealing with an exceptional set of challenges related to running schools during the second year of the pandemic.
Pan-Canadian scan reveals large gaps in education recovery and renewal plans
A cross-Canada scan of K to 12 COVID-related education policies reveals few plans for recovery and renewal, and little funding to support it. People for Education is recommending that the federal government establish a establish…
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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.
Toronto Star: Arts education squeezed out across Ontario schools, new report says
New data from People for Education show that, despite the widely recognized importance of arts education, equitable access to arts programs and resources is an ongoing challenge for Ontario’s schools.
New report raises concerns about equity in arts education
New data from People for Education show that, despite the widely recognized importance of arts education, equitable access to arts programs and resources is an ongoing challenge for Ontario’s schools.
CBC Metro Morning: Special education funding in Ontario
In an interview with Matt Galloway on CBC's Metro Morning, Annie Kidder talks about the new education funding announcements and their impact on special education.