Ontario headlines
Are Canadians falling short of their learning potential?
Posted: November 2, 2010 | 
Generally, Canadians everywhere are united in valuing learning highly; yet we are falling far short of our potential.
Program Delivery Positions, Midland Area Reading Council (MARC) (PDF)
Posted: November 2, 2010 |
Deadline: November 10, 2010
Coordinator/Instructor, New Skills North Simcoe – MARC (PDF)
Posted: November 2, 2010 |
Deadline: November 10, 2010
Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training Launch “Literacy: It means more than you think” Campaign
Posted: November 1, 2010 |
Improving quality of life by increasing literacy and essential skills is the goal of a new Atlantic awareness campaign launched by the Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training (CAMET).
Adult learners from across Ontario gather to celebrate their high school graduation
Posted: October 29, 2010 |
TORONTO, Oct. 29 /CNW/ - The Ontario Deputy Minister of Education, Kevin Costante, will participate in the Independent Learning Centre's (ILC) Graduation and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, October 30th, 2010.
University enrolment continues to climb
Posted: October 28, 2010 |
The latest university enrolment figures show overall enrolment is up almost four percent – 32,000 more, full-time students registered this fall than in 2009. At every level and in every region of the country, more young people are heading to university.
Changing fonts in teaching materials could boost performance: scientists
Posted: October 27, 2010 |
Schools could boost students’ performance by simply changing the font used in teaching materials.
18th Frontier College Reading Circle Conference in Toronto Nov. 12-13
Posted: October 27, 2010 |
Frontier College is pleased to announce the 18th Frontier College Reading Circle Conference, scheduled to take place on 12/13 November, 2010 (Friday and Saturday) at Frontier College (35 Jackes Avenue, Toronto).
Council’s vision for university differentiation won’t work, say faculty
Posted: October 27, 2010 |
The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) is deeply concerned about a new paper published by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) on promoting more university differentiation. The paper, titled The Benefits of Greater Differentiation of Ontario's University Sector, seeks to outline a model for encouraging a broader variety of missions among the province's universities.
ADHD report card: Quebec, Ontario, B.C. are failing Canada’s students
Posted: October 27, 2010 |
The first-ever report card released today on how Canada's special education systems recognize, identify and support students with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), reveals alarming results.
Using art to illustrate the process of First Nation storytelling
Posted: October 27, 2010 |
"I am very interested in different narrative threads and this idea that nothing ever completely finishes or ends and all things continue," Robin Brass says.
University stream asks students to ‘tap, pinch and type’ to earn degrees
Posted: October 26, 2010 |
While most university students will be reminded to put their cellphones away in class this year, one batch of first-year Carleton University students will be encouraged to tap, pinch and type to earn their degrees.
University report: Strengthen system quality, sustainability and accountability
Posted: October 26, 2010 |
While several of Ontario's 20 universities are internationally ranked, pressures on the postsecondary system are palpable. Increased enrollment is jeopardizing the range and quality of programs while a changing labour market demands postsecondary credentials.
Ontario universities welcome debate on enhancing differentiation in sector
Posted: October 26, 2010 |
A new position paper on differentiation in the university sector from the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) provides a welcome platform for further dialogue about the evolution of universities to meet the changing needs of society, according to the Council of Ontario Universities (COU).
Proposal to increase differentiation of Ontario’s universities met by cautious optimism
Posted: October 26, 2010 |
Undergraduate students are generally supportive of the government taking a more active role in transforming Ontario's universities to better balance the system-wide demands for a high-quality and accessible learning environment with the capacity to undertake research.
Celebrate Halloween with these spooky literacy tips
Posted: October 22, 2010 |
This Halloween, ABC Life Literacy Canada reminds families to practice literacy skills with some fun literacy tips, tricks and treats.
Toronto Public Library announces compelling collection for city's first Human Library event
Posted: October 18, 2010 |
The much anticipated "human book" collection has been unveiled for Toronto Public Library's first Human Library, an opportunity for Torontonians to walk in someone else's shoes for a few minutes and see beyond labels and begin to celebrate differences.
Francophone musicians raise money for World Literacy
Posted: October 14, 2010 |
A group of francophone musicians are putting their instruments together to raise funds for World Literacy.
LearningHUB of Ontario launches new website
Posted: October 13, 2010 |
Welcome to the new LearningHUB website!
Finalists named for Governor General’s Literary Awards
Posted: October 13, 2010 |
Toronto, October 13, 2010 – The Canada Council for the Arts today announced the names of the 70 finalists for the 2010 Governor General's Literary Awards. Half of them are finalists for the first time, and they include authors, illustrators and translators from ages 25 to 74.
A perfect internship for a teacher in training
Posted: October 12, 2010 |
Kingston, Ontario, September 7, 2010 — During her internship with the Kingston Sustainability Centre, Katie McKenzie had the amazing chance to gain more than experience. Thanks to the Youth Eco Internship Program, she is getting closer to her dream of being a primary school teacher.
Belinda Stronach Foundation to provide laptops for children aged 6-12 in Aboriginal communities
Posted: October 8, 2010 |
OTTAWA, Sept. 29 /CNW/ - The Belinda Stronach Foundation today announced it will distribute up to 5,000 laptops to children aged six to twelve in Aboriginal communities across Canada. With support from Vale, BMO Financial Group and the Government of Ontario, the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Canada program leverages leading-edge technology combined with culturally relevant programming to deliver a unique platform of learning tools to Aboriginal children.
The future of the Canadian Council on Learning, according to Paul Cappon (PDF)
Posted: October 7, 2010 |
When, in January of the year, I annouced that the federal government had ceased all funding to the Canadian Council on Learning (CCL), I also pledged the Council to two important commitments: to attempt to find some funding to replace monies sourced through the Government of Canada, and to maintain CCL as a viable entry.
Niagara Regional Literacy Council's Centre thirsts for Pepsi grant
Posted: October 7, 2010 |
Niagara Regional Literacy Council's Centre for Learning is seeking a $25,000 grant as part of the Pepsi Refresh program.
October is Canadian Library Month
Posted: October 7, 2010 |
The month of October is Canadian Library Month across the country with this year’s theme “Your Library: Your World: Opening Doors to the Future” emphasizing the ability of libraries to introduce new ideas, new stories, and new ways into the world around us through both traditional and emerging technologies.
Launch of the sixth annual Munsch at Home Contest, part of Family Literacy Day celebrations
Posted: October 6, 2010 |
In celebration of Family Literacy Day (January 27, 2011), ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to once again present The Munsch at Home Contest!
Basic Skills Resource Collection - LINCS: Literacy Information and Communication System, USA
Posted: October 4, 2010 |
The Basic Skills Resource Collection focuses on reading; writing; mathematics and numeracy; and health literacy resources that can improve instruction in basic skills.
Managing homework: New guide helps set ground rules for students, teachers
Posted: October 4, 2010 |
Homework shouldn't be about rote learning. The best kind deepens student understanding and builds essential skills.
AlphaPlus has updated its website
Posted: October 4, 2010 |
Well, it has taken us a while, but we’re delighted to announce that we have redesigned and updated our website.
Painting a Picture of Literacy: Document is NALD@Work's Feature of the Month
Posted: October 1, 2010 |
Community Literacy of Ontario (CLO) is a network of more than 100 community-based Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) agencies located in communities, both large and small, across that province.
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