The Facts on Education

We are translating impartial research into answers to some of today’s most pressing questions from parents and teachers. 

Research, Teaching

How is neuroscience influencing teaching and learning?

by: Dr. Stephen R. Campbell, Simon Fraser University

Opinion, Policy, Promising Practices, Teaching

How do split-grade classrooms affect learning?

by: Daniel A. Laitsch, Ph.D.

Engagement, Opinion, Teaching

Is Inquiry-Based Learning Effective?

by: John Nesbit, Liu Qing

Assessment, Opinion

How does parent involvement in education affect children’s learning?

by: Lucy Le Mare

Engagement, Indigenous Learning, Opinion, School Community, Teaching

How can we create conditions for Aboriginal student success in our public schools?

by: Valerie Campbell

Equity, School Community, Well-being

What are effective approaches to improving students’ mental well-being?

by: Valerie Campbell

Assessment, Curriculum, Leadership, Opinion

What is the Value of Standardized Testing?

by: Valerie Campbell

Assessment, EdTech & Design

Do good grades in high school guarantee post-secondary success?

by: Valerie Campbell

Assessment, Opinion, Pathways, School Community

Can We Accurately Predict a Student’s Future Success?

by: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

How Effective is Sex Education? Fact Sheet

Engagement, Opinion, Policy, School Community

How Effective is Sex Education?

by: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Engagement, Opinion, School Community, Teaching

How Best To Motivate Students?

by: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Engagement, Opinion, Pathways, School Community, Teaching

How Can We Prevent High School Dropouts?

by: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Engagement, Promising Practices, Teaching

How Children Learn to Read

by: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Promising Practices, Teaching

Does Teaching Quality Make a Difference?

by: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Assessment

Should Students Be Allowed to Fail Grades?

by: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

School Community, Teaching

How Useful is Homework?

by: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Do Smaller Classes Improve Learning_

Promising Practices, School Community

Do Smaller Classes Improve Learning?

by: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education