school choice

8:40PM
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All families should have access to independent schools during COVID and beyond

Government has an obligation to ensure all children are educated, but this does not mean government must run every school it funds.


8:57AM
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Don’t scrap vital student assessments based on union complaints

Parents need reliable information based on data to make informed decisions about education.


9:24AM
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Teacher unions make solid case for school choice

In Ontario, monopolistic policies prevent families from using their tax dollars to support private education.


9:25AM
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Ontario must reform education—for the benefit of parents and students

More choice for parents encourages innovation in both government-run and independent schools.


10:14AM
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Ontario independent schools deserve ‘safe return’ funds despite Ford government hostility

In terms of independent school funding, Ontario is out of step with many provinces and European countries.


8:03AM
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Greater school choice produces better student outcomes

Imposing a monolithic conformity on all children through a monopoly school system is not a sensible way to serve a diverse population.


4:54PM
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School Enrolment in Canada, Part 3: Homeschooling on the rise in every province

Only three provinces—B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan—offer government funding for homeschooling.


10:59AM
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School Enrolment in Canada, Part 2: More Canadian parents choosing independent schools

The four western provinces and Quebec provide tuition support to parents who choose independent schools.


3:36PM
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School enrolment in Canada, Part 1: Fewer Canadian parents choosing public schools

British Columbia had the lowest proportion of students enrolled in public schools at 86.6 per cent.


8:52AM
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Six reasons to support school choice in Canada

Independent schools are more willing to try new ways of teaching, organizing and operating.