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Public education
Research on publicly funded education
The Drummond Commission Report: Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s Public Services, 2012
In 2012, the Ontario government established a public service review to provide an overview of Ontario’s fiscal situation and a set of recommendations about how to balance Ontario’s budget and improve the sustainability of public…
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.