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Research on publicly funded education
Tracking Canada’s education systems’ response to COVID-19
There are big differences in the directives and plans from Education Ministries across the Country and People for Education has prepared a Canada-wide Education & COVID Tracker to share the comparatives.
Webinar Roundup – ‘Q & A with Annie Kidder’
On April 22, Annie Kidder, Executive Director – People for Education took questions on education in a pandemic. We’ve prepared a roundup for you with key takeaways and additional resources that will build out the…
Funding education in Ontario – Time for a review
People for Education is recommending a comprehensive review of education funding in Ontario so that it meets the needs of students in 2020.
The pros and cons of e-Learning
The e-Learning session at People for Education's annual conference showed me the nuanced perspectives held by opponents and proponents of e-Learning and the various concerns held about the appropriate design and implementation of mandatory e-Learning…
Re-imagining education in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation has led a year-long consultative process to "Re-imagine Education." They have released a 12-point plan.
Education funding changes continue to have impact
Changes to education funding in Ontario are having an impact on contract negotiations, staffing, and school boards' budgets.
Right to Read: OHRC launches public inquiry
People for Education has taken a look at The Ontario Human Rights Commission's Right to Read inquiry that examines possible human rights issues in public education in Ontario.
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?
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
The Globe and Mail: Home learning game plan: Insights on distance education for parents
People for Education's Executive Director, Annie Kidder, joined Ontario teacher Jamie Mitchell and Anne-Marie Scott, Deputy Provost of Athabasca University in a webinar with the Globe and Mail's Caroline Alphonso to discuss distance education in…
CBC News: Students lacking Wi-Fi access told to head to school parking lots as ‘last resort’
School boards scrambling to equip students with laptops, hotspots as online learning begins.
CBC News: Coursework could continue even if Ontario schools don’t reopen: minister
No student's graduation will be affected by COVID-19 pandemic, Stephen Lecce says.