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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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The Globe and Mail: Advocates for students with disabilities call on Ontario to stop school exclusions
The Ontario Autism Coalition is asking the Ontario Ministry of Education to remove principals' power to exclude students from school for an indefinite period.
The Globe and Mail: Educating Grayson: Are inclusive classrooms failing students?
This feature story explores the issues around the 'exclusion' of students with special education needs from school for all or part of the day.
Toronto Star: Ontario education consultations draw 72,000 submissions
In the fall of 2018, Ontario's Ministry of Education engaged in consultations on a range of education issues. The Ministry received over 72,000 submissions via online surveys, letters from individuals and organizations, and telephone town-halls.
Toronto Star: Ontario education cuts to hit vulnerable youth the most, students say
A range of education stakeholders respond to the funding changes announced by the Ministry of Education on December 14, 2018.
The St. Thomas Times-Journal: Will rural push to break away from Thames Valley District school board gain traction?
Elgin County is exploring the possibility of forming its own county school board.