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Helping Kids Reach.
Their Full Potential.
ONTARIO IS PREPARING EVERY STUDENT TO REACH HIS OR HER FULL
POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING THE BEST QUALITY EDUCATION POSSI$LE.
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The Government of Ontario's new "hack to basics" approach to education is designed
to ensure that each and every student is given an opportunity to prepare for today's
' demanding world.
To put our improvements into place, we will work with skilled and dedicated teachers so
that every Ontario student is prepared to succeed.
GIVING OUR CHILDREN THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR SUCCESS:
* Province -wide testing to ensure that all' of Ontario's students receive the same high-quality education.
* Clem understandable report cards that make it easier for parents to track their children's progress.
rigorous new curriculum in elementary and secondary school featuring increased emphasis on
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* More teacher time in the classroom and new, maximum average class sizes (25 in elementary,
22 in secondary school) designed to ensure kids get the attention they need and deserve.
* A new science and technology curriculum offering more emphasis on.hands-on learning.
* Guarantees of Junior Kindergarten or other early learning programs based on local choices.
* Protection of special education for kids with special needs.
* Apprenticeship training that is being updated for the first time in 30 years.
Putting Kids First.
For more information on Ontario's education reforms, call 1-800-837-1077 or visit www.edu.gov.on.ca
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