People for Education Reports
Measuring What Matters: Competencies in the classroom
Date of Publication: November 12, 2016
This report includes preliminary findings from the Measuring What Matters field trials in 26 publicly funded schools across 7 Ontario school boards.
Read report Download PDF2016 Annual report on schools: The geography of opportunity
Date of Publication: June 2, 2016
People for Education's Annual report on Ontario’s publicly-funded schools is an audit of the education system – a way of keeping track of the impact of funding and policy choices in schools across the province. The report is based on survey responses from over 1100 principals in English, Catholic and French schools across the province.
Read report Download PDFIndigenous education: Moving toward reconciliation
Date of Publication: April 30, 2016
Over the past few years, Ontario has taken significant steps toward improving education for Indigenous students and engaging all students in learning about the cultures, experiences, and perspectives of Indigenous peoples. But there is still much work to be done.
Read report Download PDFWhat matters in Indigenous education: Implementing a Vision Committed to Holism, Diversity and Engagement
Date of Publication: March 1, 2016
Dr. Pamela Toulouse explores an Indigenous approach to quality learning environments and the Measuring What Matters competencies and skills. The paper draws out the research, concepts and themes from Measuring What Matters that align with Indigenous determinants of educational success. It expands on this work by offering perspectives and insights that are Indigenous and authentic in nature.
Read report Download PDFMeasuring What Matters: Moving from theory to practice
Date of Publication: November 2, 2015
An overview of the work done to explore the relationship between the domains and education policy and curriculum in Ontario, and plans for the field trials to take place in Ontario schools.
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