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Student Enrolment in Canada, Part 2: Government-run public school enrolment on the wane

At 86.5 per cent, B.C. has the smallest proportion of students in government-run public schools.


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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.


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Spending on B.C. public schools increases while student results decline

Spending on B.C. public schools rose from $6.2 billion to $7.1 billion, a 15.4 per cent increase.


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Nova Scotia increases public school spending while student results decline
According to the latest comparable data, the province's average math scores have steadily declined.

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Horgan government should protect low-income students from ideological school boards

B.C. could fund independent schools like they do public schools or offer vouchers.


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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.


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More spending on public schools not producing better results in Ontario
Ontario relies more heavily on the public school system to deliver education than Quebec.

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Smaller classes don’t necessarily mean better student outcomes

After a certain point, you get less “bang for the buck” for any additional spending.