People for Education Reports
Citizenship: Measuring What Matters domain paper
Date of Publication: November 8, 2014
Dr. Alan Sears of the University of New Brunswick examines why citizenship is a core value for long term success for students and a cohesive, democratic society.
Read report Download PDFPhysical and mental health
Date of Publication: November 8, 2014
Widespread concern about low rates of physical activity and high rates of obesity, depression, and anxiety among young people have drawn attention to the role schools play in fostering physical and mental health. This report by Bruce Ferguson and Keith Power examines the role of schools in promoting physical and mental health.
Read report Download PDFSocial-emotional learning: Measuring What Matters domain paper
Date of Publication: November 8, 2014
Dr. Stuart Shanker examines current research on social-emotional skills, and why they are essential for students' long-term success.
Read report Download PDFMeasuring What Matters: Beyond the 3R's
Date of Publication: November 6, 2014
A summary of the findings from the initial public consultations and an outline of the work done to identify the five domain areas and conditions for quality learning environments.
Read report Download PDFPeople for Education's report on streaming in Ontario schools
Date of Publication: July 8, 2014
In Ontario, every winter, students in grade 8 must choose between taking applied or academic courses in their core subjects for grade 9. The decisions they make will have a long-term impact. The choice will affect their options during the rest of their years in high school, and after they graduate. It may also have an impact on their chances for success.
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