The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.
November 4, 2021
Excerpt: "Investing in schools helps support the long-term success of students. This is why the government is investing about $14 billion in capital grants over 10 years to construct more schools, improve existing facilities across Ontario and support education-related projects. As part of this investment, the government is providing $1.4 billion for the 2021–22 school year to support the repair and renewal of schools, including upgrading ventilation systems. Over five years, the government is investing up to $1.0 billion to create up to 30,000 licensed child care spaces for families and communities across the province."
November 3, 2021
Harvard seminar, Universities: Past, Present, and Future, with panelists Glen Jones, Liudvika Leišytė, Marek Kwiek, Mónica Marquina, and Timo Aarrevaara.
November 3, 2021
Excerpt: "Today, the Government Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan announced an investment of $9.6 million to fund a wage increase of up to $3 per hour for qualified Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in the province."
MEd in Developmental Psychology and Education (DPE) student, Kiana Habibagahi.
Expected year of graduation: 2023.
October 28, 2021
The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.
Excerpt: "Since 2007, the number of child care spaces in the province has increased 77 per cent – from 9,305 to 16,475. In August, we signed a $1.1 billion child care deal with the federal government. This plan will reduce child care costs to an average of $10 a day by 2025-26 and create thousands of new child care spaces. By the end of next year, child care fees will be reduced by 50 per cent."
Guide d'initiation aux approches plurilingues : Pour une école de langue française équitable et inclusive en Ontario
Marie-Paule Lory et Manon Valois
October 21, 2021
The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.
October 19, 2021
Mieke Lopes Cardozo
October 18, 2021
Excerpt: "The Seamless Day Kindergarten pilot program will employ certified early childhood educators to provide before- and after-school care in kindergarten classrooms and to support learning alongside the classroom teacher. The program makes use of existing classrooms, outside of school hours, and does not require new rooms or buildings."
October 15, 2021
Excerpt: "Today, October 15, the Province released expressions of intent (EOI) to Nova Scotia’s not-for-profit child-care operators and those delivering the Nova Scotia Before and After Program. The Province is asking them to indicate their interest in expanding as it aims to create 9,500 new spaces for children under six, with a priority on communities where specific services are most needed."