Six out of 10 students said they were distracted by the digital devices of other students in math class.
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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.
Schools should help students master the academic basics, acquire life skills, and become responsible citizens.
The specific learning outcomes in the curriculum guide are so broad that teachers can do almost anything with them.
The two highest-spending provinces had significantly lower test scores than the lowest-spending province.
Even the simple presence of a smartphone can reduce a student's cognitive abilities.
The three highest performing K-12 education systems in Canada offer relatively high levels of school choice.
From 2003 to 2022, the province's math scores plummeted by 44 points.