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Research on publicly funded education
Ontario e-learning plan unique in North America
To understand the implications of Ontario's plan to require high school students will to take four online courses in order to graduate, People for Education has examined e-learning across North America.
Public education – a high return on investment
A new report from the Conference Board of Canada has found that investing in public education produces a direct pay off to the economy.
How does the province fund school boards?
School boards are talking about cuts to funding and teaching staff, but how does the province provide funding to school boards and why is each board’s funding different?
Education funding changes affecting budgets, course choices
School boards and schools across Ontario have announced reductions in course offerings, teacher lay-off notices, and budget cuts.
A student vision for education in Ontario
The Ontario Student Trustees’ Association has released The Students’ Vision for Education, with recommendations to transform every facet of the education system.
How many teachers are we losing and who is right about class size?
Is there more money in the system? Less? How many teachers will be lost? And is this is a conversation about class size or money? Annie Kidder looks at the latest funding announcements and what…
Province may change policy for hiring teachers
In January, 2019, the province announced that it is considering changes to the way school boards hire teachers. Consultations on the proposed changes are open until May 31.
Connecting to success: Technology in Ontario’s schools
Highlights from "Connecting to technology", our report on the use of technology in today's schools, including BYOD policies, e-learning, access to technology, and the role of school libraries. The report is based on findings from…
Changes to Ontario education funding and policy will have a long-term impact
Changes announced to Ontario education policy will result in substantial funding cuts for school boards
Results from Ontario’s education consultation released
The Ministry of Education has released the results from the education consultation that took place in the fall of 2018.
How publicly funded education works in Ontario
Learn more about the structure of Ontario's education system, how education funding works, and the roles and responsibilities of the people within the system.
Public education in the news
London Free Press: Student well-being, rural schools to be hammered by funding cuts: Officials
According to the Thames Valley District School Board, rural schools will be most affected by the proposed cuts to education funding. These cuts may affect both classroom learning and student mental health.
The Agenda: Education Reform in Ontario
Annie Kidder, our Executive Director, is one of the panelists on TVO's The Agenda, talking about the impact of recently announced changes to education.
Ottawa Citizen: Ontario is poised to require every high school student take four online courses. What does it mean?
The provincial government has announced that secondary school students will be required to take four out of 30 high school credits as online courses.