Universal public education is a cornerstone of our democratic society. A strong public education system plays a key role in ensuring that the next generation has the skills and competencies needed to contribute to a fair and prosperous society.
Public education
Research on publicly funded education
Ontario announces new rural education strategy
The new plan for rural and northern education includes $20 million in additional funding for school boards with a high number of students who live in rural areas.
Language support 2017
This is an excerpt from our annual report on Ontario's publicly funded schools. It looks at the state of language support in Ontario's English and French public schools.
Should private money fund public schools?
Chapman's Ice Cream is offering $2 million in funding to save the only school in Markdale from closing.
School closings 2017
People for Education conducted a study of Ontario accommodation reviews this spring and has produced an interactive map of schools to be closed in the province’s 72 school boards.
Toronto’s art school students mostly white, from high-income families, study finds
A new study from OISE find that students at Toronto's art school are predominantly white and from higher-income families, despite the TDSB being on of the most diverse school boards in North America.
Education funding and school closings
Over the last few years, the Ministry of Education has made substantial changes to education funding.
A new mandate for the Minister of Education
On September 23rd, Ontario's Premier sent "mandate letters" to all of her Ministers.
Why are music rooms closing?
Over the last few years, the Ministry of Education has made substantial changes to education funding.
Northern, rural schools at a disadvantage
Results from People for Education’s 19th Annual School Survey raise significant questions about the impact of geography on students’ equitable access to education.
Public Attitudes Toward Education In Ontario 2015: The 19th OISE Survey of Educational Issues
This report is based on the results of the 19th OISE Survey of Educational Issues, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education’s bi-annual survey of public attitudes towards education.
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 St. Thomas Times-Journal: Will rural push to break away from Thames Valley District school board gain traction?
Elgin County is exploring the possibility of forming its own county school board.
CBC News: Promised PC spending cuts loom large for Ontario educators at Toronto conference
CBC News interviewed participants at People for Education's 2018 conference about education policy and funding in Ontario.
Camões Radio: Interview with Christine Schandl
Christine Schandl, People for Education's Research Manager, talks about our research, our annual survey, and the future of public education.