Independent schools students are more actively involved in the community than their public schools counterparts Cardus’s Brian Harskamp corrects a few misconceptions Stephen Quinn, a CBC Radio host in Vancouver, has about independent schools Dear Mr. Quinn, I was one of the kids who benefited from the annual $358-million “subsidy” for “private” schools you mentioned
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The Reality of Education Spending in Canada
on September 17th, 2015
The belief that the challenges facing public schools arise from a lack of resources is not supported by the evidence As parents settle back into school year routines, it’s inevitable that questions regarding education spending and the performance of our schools will return to the forefront. This is particularly true in provinces like Ontario and
White House Mentee Heads to Morehouse College
on August 21st, 2015
Noah McQueen used to spend more time fighting and getting arrested than getting good grades and listening to advice. He changed households and public schools 10 times before he landed at the Maryland Juvenile Justice Cheltenham Youth Center. But times have changed. “Do you need a ride back to the White House?” a presidential aide
Home-Schooling on the Rise in Canada
on June 18th, 2015
Home-schooling grew by 29% while government school enrollment fell by 2.5% As students across Canada wrap up another school year, we know that some of them won’t be back in the fall. They may be barred from schools because of striking teachers. Or they may be home – in school. With an average growth rate
