Standardized tests needed to boost student achievement? Saskatchewan begs to differ

Until recently, the Prairie province has been an outlier with no provincewide mandated testing.

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Math gaps between Ontario kids start in kindergarten — and often persist through Grade 9

Math achievement gaps begin in kindergarten and persist through Grade 9, highlighting the importance of investing in children’s early development.

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The Education Promise and Critical Resources in Canadian Schools - People for Education

Public education. Public good.

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Starting kindergarten soon? Summer is a perfect time to support your child’s early literacy learning

The best part of having fun with rhymes and words, noticing letters and reading together is that interactions build both early literacy skills and family connections.

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In a world divided, teachers need to connect with each other

We need to reduce workplace isolation to support teachers’ collegial capacity to mitigate loneliness, bolster engagement and contribute toward more equitable school environments.

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Author Jon Klassen’s prestigious award win reflects a broader shift in children’s literature

Canadian author and illustrator Jon Klassen has won the the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, one of the world’s most prestigious distinctions in children’s literature.

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Being taught by people who know stuff instead of prepared teachers risks our children’s futures

We are trading one problem — not enough teachers — for another and much deeper problem: lesser qualified teachers.

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After the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands more kindergarteners faced developmental challenges

An increase in the number of kindergarten children with special needs since the pandemic means more children will require specialized assistance and accommodation in later grades.

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To improve literacy, Ontario should invest in students and educators

Strengthening reading instruction is essential, but that doesn’t mean buying commercial programs is the answer — especially when deteriorating classroom conditions drive qualified teachers away.

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Will attendance-based grading improve school absenteeism?

Systemic barriers, mental-health issues and insufficient school supports for students with disabilities are among the factors that affect absenteeism rates.

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What Ontarians need to know about ‘student achievement’ reforms that will run school boards like businesses

All students and families will be impacted by cuts and provincial reforms being imposed on Ontario schools, and those who are already disadvantaged will bear the brunt.

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Not just boys: The overlooked story of ADHD in women and girls

ADHD isn’t just hyperactive boys. In girls and women, it looks different and can become more complex across the lifespan. Here’s how it shows up and why it matters.

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How building with people who face barriers benefits everyone, especially during crises

Systems designed with those who face the greatest barriers are more resilient, adaptive and stable. And in the end, they benefit everyone when the unpredictable happens.

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The most prevalent disability in classrooms may be FASD — and supporting students is vital

A valuable resource for teacher candidates and current teachers about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is the Canada FASD Research Network.

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Increasing math scores: Why Ontario needs early numeracy screening

Educators in a research partnership have found that early math screening is a helpful teaching tool that helps educators target instruction to support children’s math learning.

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Why the burden of leadership is really about managing relationships

The new workplace reality demands that organizations support leaders in settings where complex and often messy relationships are central to leadership effectiveness.

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Inclusive Education in England, Australia, the United States, and Canada: Quo Vadis? | Exceptionality Education International

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Considering inclusive education through international research partnerships involving organizations from Ghana and Canada | Exceptionality Education International

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Dyslexic students have the right to read — and Manitoba has joined other provinces to address this

The Manitoba Human Rights Commission released the first phase of their report exploring students’ rights to access evidence-based reading interventions in Manitoba’s public education system.

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How to write an effective journal peer review using a staged writing approach: a best-practice guide for early-career researchers

Journal peer review is a gatekeeper in the scientific process, determining which papers are published in academic journals. It also supports authors in improving their papers before they go to press. Training for early-career researchers on how to ...

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Bee Kind | Together We're Bitter Co-operative Brewing | Kitchener

Celebrating the intersection between Craft Beer and community in Waterloo Region.

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President Reagan's Radio Address on Canadian Elections and Free Trade on November 26, 1988

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