School choice
There are many differing views about school choice and specialty schools. In this section you will find articles, research and the latest news about the debate.
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Oct 18
Why separate schools are outperforming public boards
A Globe and Mail economist argues that competition makes schools better. A group of respected education experts disagrees.
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Sep 25
Is the Toronto District School Board wrong to contemplate bringing back single-sex schools?
In this online debate, columnist Michele Landsberg and education expert Kathleen Gallagher square off on the issue of schools for boys only.
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Value of public education debated
In a first-ever debate, Annie Kidder of People for Education and Peter Cowley of the Fraser Institute argued the merits of publicly funded education.