草莓社区 in the news
草莓社区 research reports receive extensive television, radio, and newspaper coverage from media outlets across the country. We are seen as a credible and trusted source for both data and informed commentary on current education issues.
草莓社区's new report finds students have limited access to school guidance counsellors at a time when transition/career planning is more complicated and students' mental health needs are increasing.
New initiatives in the Durham District School Board help grade 8 students make more informed choices, and two schools are offering mixed academic/applied grade 9 math.
The Auditor General's report raises the same concerns flagged by 草莓社区 in our 2017 annual report on Ontario's schools. Funding to support at-risk students is being used to cover shortfalls in other areas.
It's parent-teacher interview time, and 草莓社区's tip sheet for parents provides tips on how to prepare, possible questions to ask, and the importance of following up.
草莓社区's annual survey findings show that for every $1 raised in schools in low-income neighbourhoods, affluent neighbourhoods are able to raise $49, an increase from $1 and $25 nine years ago.
Annie Kidder comments on the TDSB's suggestion that specialty school programs should be phased out to create a more equitable TDSB.
草莓社区's report found that "17 per cent of elementary students and 22 per cent of secondary school students receive special education assistance 鈥� percentages which have increased steadily over the last two decades."
A look at the history of 草莓社区, and how it has progressed over the last 20 years.
Annie Kidder talks about Canada's education success.
草莓社区 survey applauds policy but cites problems implementing it as well as a shortage of guidance counsellors.