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Little Children, Big Learning

Little Children, Big Learning

The current learning model for Ontario’s Kindergarten program, with a certified teacher and a designated early childhood educator (DECE) working together, gives children and their families the start to school that they need.

Research shows that the partnership between a certified teacher and a DECE provides lasting benefits in reading, writing, numeracy, self-regulation and social skills.

Ontario’s Kindergarten program was designed by education experts, and it has proven to be a successful learning program, a model for other jurisdictions to follow and a fundamental piece of our world-class education system.

Kindergarten Works – Why Change It?

Despite all the evidence showing the program works, the Ford Conservative government is considering damaging changes to Kindergarten; including the possibility of reducing or even eliminating the role of teachers in the classroom.

Show your support for Ontario’s Kindergarten program.

Pledge your support for Kindergarten, and together we can be a strong voice for public education.


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The current learning model for Ontario’s Kindergarten program, with a certified teacher and a designated early childhood educator (DECE) working together, gives children and their families the start to school that they need.

Research shows that the partnership between a certified teacher and a DECE provides lasting benefits in reading, writing, numeracy, self-regulation and social skills.

Ontario’s Kindergarten program was designed by education experts, and it has proven to be a successful learning program, a model for other jurisdictions to follow and a fundamental piece of our world-class education system.

Kindergarten Works – Why Change It?

Despite all the evidence showing the program works, the Ford Conservative government is considering damaging changes to Kindergarten; including the possibility of reducing or even eliminating the role of teachers in the classroom.

Show your support for Ontario’s Kindergarten program.


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