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Media releases
New report from People for Education calls for change to early learning and childcare
New report recommends embedding early learning and childcare in public education
People for Education Raises Major Concerns about Government Plans to Hand Over Online Learning to TVO/TFO
Major changes coming to online learning and lots of considerations affecting boards, schools, parents, and families that should be afforded the time for substantial consultation.
New Findings Show Principals Under Pressure
Initial findings of People for Education’s 2020/21 Annual Ontario School Survey (AOSS) show that principals are dealing with an exceptional set of challenges related to running schools during a pandemic.
SickKids report recommends smaller class sizes, increased resources
Report from experts says to reopen schools safely, government must manage community spread of COVID-19, support students' mental health needs, keep class sizes small and provide extra resources.
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CBC News: Schools not preparing students for ‘success in this complex world,’ report finds
According to People for Education's latest report, schools are having a hard time implementing Ontario's career and life planning policy because of a lack of resources, supports, and time.
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