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Media releases
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”.
Report identifies challenges for implementation of new provincial policy on technology in schools
A new report from People for Education identifies potential implementation challenges for the new provincial policy on technology in schools, including mandatory e-learning credits and cellphone bans.
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.
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CBC News: Promised PC spending cuts loom large for Ontario educators at Toronto conference
CBC News interviewed participants at People for Education's 2018 conference about education policy and funding in Ontario.
Toronto Star: World’s top teacher shares a lesson in compassion
A feature story on Maggie MacDonnell, the keynote speaker at our 2018 annual conference, and the winner of the $1 million Global Teacher Prize in 2017.
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.