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Research on publicly funded education
Fundraising and fees in Ontario’s schools
This report, based on the results from our annual survey of schools, identifies equity issues related to fundraising and fees in Ontario’s publicly funded schools. Over 1200 schools across Ontario participated in the survey, and…
School-closing process to change
All of Ontario's school boards will be affected by changes to the province's guidelines for Pupil Accommodation Reviews. Many aspects of the process for closing schools are being revised.
Does Ontario need an independent agency to assess education?
Ontario is reviewing assessment and reporting in education. Do we need the EQAO for this work?
Ontario’s Auditor calls for review of funding formula
In December, Ontario's Auditor General reported that the funding formula for education is out-of-date and in need of a full, independent review.
Province considers changing school closing process – again
The process for closing schools involves many difficult decisions, and can pit groups against each other. There is a provincially mandated process, which has been revised a number of times. The government is now consulting…
Ontario considering changes to assessment and measurement
The province is asking for public input on improving assessment and reporting at the individual, school, school board and system-wide levels.
The value of investing in early childhood education
Canada is far below the OECD average on enrollment in early childhood education
Competencies and transferable skills part of Ontario’s move to modernize the school system
Changes are coming to Ontario's curriculum, the EQAO, and students' report cards.
Streaming, identity-based data, and hiring in Ontario schools
The province has committed to review streaming in grade 9 and 10, and look at other parts of the system that are creating inequity for students.
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.
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.