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October 3, 2024

Valuing the Education of Early Childhood Educators

Excerpt: "Starting Strong III (OECD) confirms what those working in the early learning and child care (ELCC) field have long known: “well-educated, well-trained professionals are the key factor in providing high-quality early childhood education and care.” Yet despite the importance of the role and its connection to quality, there is no consensus in Canada on what educational standards constitutes a “well-educated and well-trained professional” and who may use the professional title “early childhood educator” (ECE)."
October 2, 2024

Ontario Helping Kids Stay Active and Healthy

Excerpt: "The Ontario government is investing $15.3 million in more than 100 organizations that provide fun, safe and supervised activities for children and youth across the province through inclusive team sports and active recreation programs. "Our government is proud to support opportunities for children and youth throughout Ontario to lead active and healthy lifestyles,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport. “This funding will expand access to vital resources and enable partner organizations to continue delivering high-quality, tailored active recreation programming that aligns with the needs of local communities.”"
October 1, 2024

Best Practices in ECE Development: The Cost-Benefits of Public Child Care

Best Practices in ECE Development: In this series, early childhood officials from various provinces shared promising initiatives aimed at supporting the early childhood education workforce and expanding access to child care.

The Cost-Benefits of Public Child Care
University of Toronto economics professor Beth Dhuey and Atkinson Senior Policy Fellows Kerry McCuaig and Dr. Emis Akbari. Ontario is requiring regions to justify their directly operated childcare facilities. Divesting public programs has eliminated good jobs for education, removed a standard for community programs, and reduced access to vulnerable users, particularly children with disabilities and infants. Research documents that the value of public childcare extends beyond the dollars spent.
October 1, 2024

Best Practices in ECE Development: The Cost-Benefits of Public Child Care

Best Practices in ECE Development: In this series, early childhood officials from various provinces shared promising initiatives aimed at supporting the early childhood education workforce and expanding access to child care.

The Cost-Benefits of Public Child Care
University of Toronto economics professor Beth Dhuey and Atkinson Senior Policy Fellows Kerry McCuaig and Dr. Emis Akbari. Ontario is requiring regions to justify their directly operated childcare facilities. Divesting public programs has eliminated good jobs for education, removed a standard for community programs, and reduced access to vulnerable users, particularly children with disabilities and infants. Research documents that the value of public childcare extends beyond the dollars spent.
October 1, 2024

Manitoba Government Partners with Yellowquill University College to Recognize Education Degrees

Excerpt: "“Our partnership with Yellowquill University College is an important one and by providing degree granting status for its First Nations bachelor of education program, we are investing in certified teachers specially trained to teach in the distinctive contexts of First Nations communities,” said Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Nello Altomare. “This is an important step in addressing the critical shortage of Indigenous teachers across the province and in northern Manitoba.”"
Aasna Devani - Student Spotlight Sep 2024
September 26, 2024

Aasna Devani

Doctor of Education ( EdD ) in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Expected year of graduation: 2025