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
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.
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
Global News – The Morning Show: The impacts eliminating all-day kindergarten could have on families
Annie Kidder, our Executive Director, talks about the evidence showing the impact of full-day kindergarten on children’s academic and social development.
CTV News: ‘You’ll hear from us,’ Ford says about future of full-day kindergarten
Premier Doug Ford says that the government will consult with parents and teachers about the continuation of the full-day kindergarten program.
Toronto Star: Ontario education consultations draw 72,000 submissions
In the fall of 2018, Ontario's Ministry of Education engaged in consultations on a range of education issues. The Ministry received over 72,000 submissions via online surveys, letters from individuals and organizations, and telephone town-halls.