School Closures
Here are articles, papers and links related to school closures.
No Time for Complacency: Education Funding Reality Check
Hugh Mackenzie, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, 2009
Ontario’s per student school funding places the province far behind most peer jurisdictions in North America, according to a comprehensive study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). No Time for Complacency: Education Funding Reality Check ranks Ontario in 46th place compared to American states and ninth among Canada’s 13 jurisdictions.
P4E 2009 on School Closures
People for Education, 2009
More school boards across the province are exploring the option of closing schools in the face of enrolment declines and buget pressures. 172 schools are slated or recommended to close in Ontario between 2009 and 2012, and a further 163 reviews are in progress.
Pascal Report
In November 2007, the Premier of Ontario asked Dr. Charles Pascal to recommend the best way to implement full-day learning for 4- and 5-year-olds. This document provides the highlights of his advice.
Neediest to pay the price of school closures
Louise Brown, Toronto Star
A majority of the Toronto schools recommended for review due to falling enrolment are among the most needy in the city – sparking fears that school closures could hit poor kids the hardest.
Social Planning Toronto Forum: Impacts of School Closures on Children and Communities
Social Planning Toronto hosted a lively discussion back in September of 2009 on the issue of public use of schools, community hubs and school board processes in school closure situations. The audience included not only students and community members, but also a number of senior politicians and school trustees.
Education Action Toronto
We want to make a real difference to what happens to our kids in our publicly funded schools.
Campaign for Public Education
Our campaign is composed of the members of community groups and organizations representing students, parents, ethno-racial community groups, educators and education workers. We have worked together over many years and since 1997 have called ourselves Campaign for Public Education.
Provincial Rules for Disposition (sale) of Schools
This is the specific section of law that governs the processes and constraints by which schools can sell/transfer their property. Complicated? For sure. But sometimes you really need to have the specifics.
Toronto Lands Corporation
Find information about the role of the TLC and its present activities, the current Board of Directors and staff and the relationship of the TLC with the Toronto District School Board.