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Understanding Childhood Amid Global Conflicts
November 16, 2023

Understanding Childhood Amid Global Conflicts

The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.
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November 10, 2023

Governments of Canada and Nunavut Launch Early Learning and Child Care Action Plan

Excerpt: "The Governments of Canada and Nunavut today announced a three-year plan to improve and expand early learning and child care (ELCC) services in the territory. This is part of the Canada-Nunavut ELCC Agreement for 2021-2026. This plan, rooted in Nunavut’s strong partnerships with Inuit organizations, sets a road map for strengthening and expanding Nunavut’s child care sector, improving access to high-quality, affordable, flexible, and inclusive child care for the territory’s families."
OISE building exterior
November 10, 2023

2,349 New Regulated Child Care Spaces Opening In Saskatchewan

Excerpt: "Today, the Governments of Saskatchewan and Canada announced $23. 5 million for the creation of 2,349 new regulated child care spaces across the province. Métis Nation-Saskatchewan hosted the announcement as its government is being allocated funding for child care spaces through the provincial and federal agreement. “This investment of $23.5 million will provide Saskatchewan families greater access to affordable, high-quality early learning and child care opportunities,” Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. “These spaces will support positive child development, early literacy and student achievement.” Funding for the newly announced spaces has been allocated to 51 organizations in 41 communities that will either build new facilities or add new spaces within their existing facilities."
The kids aren’t all right
November 9, 2023

The kids aren’t all right

The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.
How viable is $10-a-day child care?
November 2, 2023

How viable is $10-a-day child care?

The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.