education spending

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Despite spending less on public schools, Quebec outperforms most other provinces

In Ontario, the government provides no financial support for students in independent schools.


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More spending on public schools not producing better results in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia relies much more heavily on the public school system than provinces such as Quebec.


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Learning pods prove that governments should fund students—not systems

It’s a myth that only well-to-do families seek alternative education.


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Quebec and B.C. spend less on education than other provinces—while outperforming most provinces

Quebec and B.C. have fairly simple public education systems, relying on independent schools to provide the bulk of educational choice.


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New Brunswick’s high level of education spending produces relatively poor student performance

B.C. spends 19.6 per cent less than New Brunswick per student—$14,768 versus $11,879.


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Upcoming PISA results will shed light on student performance across Canada
Canada’s national math score dropped 16 points from 2003 to 2015.

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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.