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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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Toronto Star: Education takes back seat for principals overwhelmed by managing schools, report says
According to a new report from People for Education, it is a challenge for today’s principals to find the time to fulfill their role as curriculum leaders, while also managing administrative tasks.
Report finds increased demands on Ontario principals
It is a challenge for Ontario's principals to find the time to fulfill their role as curriculum leaders, while also managing all of the administrative tasks involving the school building and staff.
The Walrus: Who gets to be gifted?
This article looks at the under-representation of racialized and low-income students in gifted programs.
Principal Connections: The double disadvantage: Issues of Equity in Ontario’s schools
In this article for Principal Connections magazine, Christine Schandl, People for Education's Research Manager, talks about equity issues identified in our 2018 annual survey findings.
CBC London: Survey suggests communication gaps between parents, local school board
In this article about the results from the Thames Valley school board's 2017 parent survey, Annie Kidder talks about the importance of effective communication in supporting parent engagement.