If teacher unions wish to stay relevant, they should drop their mantra that government schools are underfunded.
student performance
Operational spending is comprised mainly of salaries and benefits for teachers.
There’s a strong association between poor math scores and distraction from electronic devices including tablets and laptops.
Many of the province's curriculum guides are confusing and lack sufficient content.
The production of knowledge capital helps fuel economic growth and prosperity.
The typical teenager receives 237 smartphone notifications per day or approximately 15 per hour.
Six out of 10 students said they were distracted by the digital devices of other students in math class.
Seventy-four per cent of parents in the province believe teachers should present both sides of controversial issues.
Eighty-one per cent of Ontario parents want schools to provide advance notice when controversial topics will be discussed.