Our news and views
Check in often! We'll keep you up to date with what's going on — education news and our views on the issues, innovative ideas and debates or consultations taking place around the province.
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Child-care crisis looming
An article in the Toronto Star outlines the challenges faced by child-care centres across the province as all-day kindergarten results in a “mass exodus of kindergarteners” from the child-care system.
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Feb 17
Is inequality growing in Canada’s public schools?
The Globe and Mail reports that international research is unanimous about the inequities created by school choice. According to the OECD, there is growing social inequality and segregation in public schools.
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Feb 15
Drummond recommends steep cuts in education
Don Drummond’s report on Ontario’s public services recommends massive change, including significant cuts in education.
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Feb 11
Drummond report may recommend changes to education
Economist Don Drummond’s recommendations for reforms to Ontario’s public policy to be released on February 15, may include cuts to all-day kindergarten and changes to class size caps.
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Feb 11
Reform coming for First Nation students
A national panel on Aboriginal education has released a report and recommendations that include developing a new First Nation education system to provide support and resources for First Nation schools and First Nation students.
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Feb 03
Do you have an opinion about the College of Teachers?
There’s an independent review of Ontario’s College of Teachers going on, and they want to hear from you!
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Feb 03
Online privacy
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has launched a series of new tools to help teachers and parents communicate with young people about the privacy risks associated with online activities.
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Ontario Catholic Student Trustees release recommendations on equity and inclusion
Catholic students come out against all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.
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Jan 20
An iPad for every student?
Apple computers has announced that it is partnering with three American textbook companies to sell low-cost, interactive digital books to be read on iPads
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Jan 19
Aboriginal education on federal agenda
Aboriginal students receive $2,000 to $3,000 less in education funding per student/per year than off-reserve students across the country, and that gap continues to grow. An upcoming meeting in Ottawa may signal some hope for change.