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New report from People for Education provides recommendations for new government
People for Education's 2018 Annual report on Ontario’s schools outlines need for support for “the new basics” in education.
New report raises concerns about equity in arts education
New data from People for Education show that, despite the importance of arts education, equitable access to arts programs and resources is an ongoing challenge for Ontario’s schools.
Fundraising provides an advantage in well-off schools
The fundraising advantage may be increasing the equity gap by providing already advantaged students with more enrichment than their more disadvantaged counterparts.
Music teachers missing in Ontario schools
New data from People for Education's annual school survey show a significant decline in the percentage of elementary schools with specialist music teachers over the last decade.
Policy and funding changes needed for guidance counsellors
A new report shows that guidance counsellors are stretched thin in Ontario elementary and secondary schools.
New report highlights competing priorities in education
People for Education's annual report on Ontario’s schools shows decline in library staff and music teachers; improvements in Indigenous education.
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CBC Ontario Morning: Annie Kidder interview with Wei Chen
Annie Kidder talks with Ontario Morning host Wei Chen about our latest report on career and life planning, guidance, and streaming in Ontario's schools.
New report reveals gaps in support for course choices, career and life planning, and guidance
A new report from People for Education warns that Ontario may be falling behind at a time when there is growing pressure to prepare students for a rapidly changing, increasingly complex future.
CBC Windsor Morning: School Survey
Annie Kidder talks with Windsor Morning host Tony Doucette about our latest report on career and life planning, guidance, and streaming in Ontario's schools.
The Toronto Star: Ontario ‘falling behind’ in preparing students for future jobs, adulthood
“You can write really, really great policy, but you have to make sure you’ve got a really strong implementation plan to make sure that it really happens on the ground,” - Annie Kidder
The Globe and Mail: Alberta urged to ban or regulate restraining special-needs children at school
Disability advocates are calling on the Alberta government to regulate the use of restraints and seclusion rooms for students with special education needs.