Why Milton Friedman’s ideas still resonate
Too much government control means society is less free and less prosperous than it could be
Pay teachers well and classroom results will follow
It’s no accident that Canadian schools are among the best in the world. But if we withdraw education funding, the damage will be deep
It’s no accident that Canadian schools are among the best in the world. But if we withdraw education funding, the damage will be deep
Mid-career workers are higher education’s next challenge
The traditional student no longer exists. That means we need to find ways to encourage and fund lifelong learning
The traditional student no longer exists. That means we need to find ways to encourage and fund lifelong learning
Education faculties fail to prepare young teachers to be effective
Education schools often tilt from one useless fad to another with little practical use in actual classrooms
Education schools often tilt from one useless fad to another with little practical use in actual classrooms
The world needs what you have to offer
The goal of education is to stimulate constant growth in knowledge and wisdom in each individual
The goal of education is to stimulate constant growth in knowledge and wisdom in each individual
Ontario education reform needed now
Math scores are getting worse. Spending per pupil keeps growing. Something doesn't add up
Math scores are getting worse. Spending per pupil keeps growing. Something doesn’t add up
Student performance declines despite spending hikes in Alberta
Policy-makers in Edmonton and in school districts around the province must learn from other jurisdictions
Policy-makers in Edmonton and in school districts around the province must learn from other jurisdictions
Every school in Ontario is capable of improvement
The Fraser Institute’s latest report card shows where the weak spots are, and where successes can be found and emulated
The Fraser Institute’s latest report card shows where the weak spots are, and where successes can be found and emulated
Drawing out the gifts every child carries
The key is to expose young people to many things and let them decide where they want to excel
The key is to expose young people to many things and let them decide where they want to excel
Invest in education to ensure a strong democracy
The correlation between an educated populace and a vibrant society is clear. But B.C.’s education system is losing ground
The correlation between an educated populace and a vibrant society is clear. But B.C.’s education system is losing ground