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MEd in Developmental Psychology and Education (DPE) student, Kiana Habibagahi.
Expected year of graduation: 2023.

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

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

Mieke Lopes Cardozo

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."

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."

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

A breakdown of some of the acronyms here at OISE.

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