People for Education, April 2026 Excerpt: "The Kidder-Pascal Awards for Systems Change and Innovation in Education celebrate visionary leadership, bold ideas, and transformative action that advance the promise of public education in Canada. Named in honour of Annie Kidder and Charles Pascal— two of Canada’s most influential champions for public...
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The Conversation, March 2, 2026 Excerpt: "Children’s experiences during early years form the foundation for their development. For many children in Canada and across the globe, these early experiences include substantial exposure to early learning and child care. And government investments in early learning and care in Canada and elsewhere...
The Conversation, Feburary 12, 2026 Excerpt: "Parents looking to support their children’s learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will find no shortage of branded STEM sets, subscription science boxes, private coding programs or educational toys for kids.If the idea of STEM in early childhood is associated with these...
Children's Aid Foundation of Canada, October 21, 2025 Description: "This tribute celebrates the extraordinary legacy of The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, whose lifelong dedication to early childhood education and social justice has transformed lives across Canada. Through the voices of those she has inspired, we honour a visionary philanthropist, a...
The Globe and Mail, October 21, 2025 Excerpt: "Child care is also a powerful economic engine. A report from the Centre for the Study of Living Standards, in partnership with YMCA Canada, found that every dollar spent on improving ECE wages can generate up to $2.06 in economic return. Investing...