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Juin 6, 2024 2:30AM

Simply throwing more money at schools will not increase student test scores

Derek J. Allison
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Simply throwing more money at schools will not increase student test scores

The two highest-spending provinces had significantly lower test scores than the lowest-spending province.

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public schools, education spending, student spending, student testing, student performance
Mai 30, 2024 10:25AM

Nova Scotia government can easily ban smartphones in schools despite naysayers
Paige MacPherson, Alex Whalen
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Nova Scotia government can easily ban smartphones in schools despite naysayers

By allowing some students to have smartphones in class, we guarantee that other kids will be distracted.

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smartphones, education spending, learning, smartphones in class, cell phones in class
Mai 22, 2024 3:00AM

Funding for BC Independent Schools Saves Government Money
Paige MacPherson, Max Shang
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Funding for BC Independent Schools Saves Government Money
Étiquettes:
bc education system, british columbia's education system, bc education model, education spending, education spending in bc, independent schools
Avril 24, 2024 11:50AM

More choice—not more money—will fix Saskatchewan schools

Paige MacPherson
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More choice—not more money—will fix Saskatchewan schools

The province's student test scores declined by 38 points in math, 21 points in reading and 22 points in science.

Étiquettes:
educational choice, school choice, school choices, education spending
Mars 21, 2024 1:00AM

School Spending and Performance in Canada and Other High-Income Countries
Derek J. Allison
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School Spending and Performance in Canada and Other High-Income Countries
Étiquettes:
education spending, public education spending, public schools, pisa scores, student spending, student performance
Mars 19, 2024 8:00AM

Party leadership hopeful makes erroneous claims about school choice in Alberta
Paige MacPherson
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Party leadership hopeful makes erroneous claims about school choice in Alberta

If the government operates a short list of school options, it won’t provide the diversity many families require.

Étiquettes:
independent schools, education spending, school choices, public schools, charter schools, school choice
Mars 4, 2024 1:20PM

Ontario government’s tuition freeze doubles down on failed policies
Matthew Lau
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Ontario government’s tuition freeze doubles down on failed policies

As the government withdraws funding, it can also withdraw regulatory and administrative burdens.

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tuition fees, subsidizing tuition, education spending, education spending in ontario
Mars 3, 2024 9:30AM

All provinces—not just Alberta—should embrace charter schools

Matthew Lau
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All provinces—not just Alberta—should embrace charter schools

According to long-term trends, public school spending is rising while test scores are falling.

Étiquettes:
charter schools, public schools, education spending, student achievement, test scores, math scores
Février 26, 2024 2:30AM

Canadians in three provinces will spend roughly the same on debt interest as K-12 education
Grady Munro, Jake Fuss
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Canadians in three provinces will spend roughly the same on debt interest as K-12 education

Provincial and federal net debt has increased by $1.0 trillion from 2007/08 to 2023/24.

Étiquettes:
education spending, interest payments, K-12 education, debt interest, debt interest payments
Janvier 3, 2024 3:00AM

Educational Attainment, Migration, and Provincial Spending on Universities in Canada
Alex Whalen, Nathaniel Li
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Educational Attainment, Migration, and Provincial Spending on Universities in Canada
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education subsidies, university subsidies, education spending, education migration, higher level education, interprovincial migration