EXPLORING SCHOOLS AS COMMUNITY HUBS
Investigating application of the community hub model in context of the closure of Athabasca School, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and other small schools Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to research the concept and model of community hubs, specifically schools that have become community hubs, and to investigate the hub model as an alternative to the […]
school enrolment rising in TO
After a dramatic drop of more than 20,000 students over the past decade, Toronto public school board enrolment is picking up and expected grow by almost 40,000 by 2035. If the enrolment projections prove accurate, by that time the board will technically have enough students to fill all of its current elementary schools. […]
school board meetings @tdsb
October .26 (Wednesday) 4 p.m Operations and Facilities Management Committee 6 p.m. Human Resources and Professional Learning Committee November 2 (Wednesday) 5:30 p.m. Program and School Services Committee November 9 (Wednesday) 4:30 p.m Administration, Finance and Accountability Committee November 16 (Wednesday) 4:30 p.m. (7pm public access) Regular Meeting December 1 (Thursday) 6:30pm Organizational Meeting December 7 […]
public system private money
Fees, Fundraising and Equity in Education Recently, Social Planning Toronto released a much anticipated report at the University of Toronto which points out that school fees and fundraising activities create unequal opportunities for students in schools and between schools, and make our public school system less inclusive and accessible. “With a fundraising element, the public […]
EXPLORING SCHOOLS AS COMMUNITY HUBS
EXPLORING SCHOOLS AS COMMUNITY HUBS: Investigating application of the community hub model in context of the closure of Athabasca School, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and other small schools Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to research the concept and model of community hubs, specifically schools that have become community hubs, and to investigate the hub […]
This school year marks the 10th anniversary of CPE!
Give Students What They Need to Succed: the birth of Campaign for Public Education In October of 2001 Toronto Parents Network, the Toronto Federation of Chinese Parents and the Parent Community Network, Toronto education workers (CUPE) and teachers federations adopted the name of Campaign for Public Education in a united fight against the Harris / Eves education […]
VOTE Thursday: when & where to vote
1. When to vote: We have 12 hours to vote on Ontario’s election day, Thursday, Ontario 6, 2011. 9am to 9pm. 2. Where to Vote: Consult Where Do I Vote* to find Election Day voting locations in your electoral district. *http://faq.elections.on.ca/faq/performsearch.do?type1QuestionId=1#WDIV (For help accessing information on this site call 416-326-6300 or 1-888-668-8683; email info@elections.on.ca; or TTY […]
Toronto’s endorsed candidates
In the countdown to our October 6th provincial election CPE has endorsed the following Toronto candidates. We recommend them for your serious consideration. Michael Prue, Beaches – East York Michael Coteau, Don Valley East Kathleen Wynne, Don Valley West Mike Colle, Eglinton-Lawrence Laurel Broten, Etobicoke-Lakeshore Donna Cansfield, Etobicoke-Centre Cheri DiNovo, Parkdale-High Park Tracy MacCharles, Pickering-Scarborough East […]
CPE’s Provincial Election Platform
Ontario Provincial Election October 6 2011 equity & excellence in public education Our public schools fully-funded as neighbourhood hubs our platform To maintain our standing as one of the best in the world, Ontario must fully fund public education Education revenue must be increased to the levels it was in Canada 30 years ago. […]
question each candidate on education
Education Day, Sept 20, is our chance to get to know our candidates in advance of October 6th Ontario’s election day. On Tuesday Sept 20th local candidates from all provincial parties will be questioned on the issues […]