The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.
November 16, 2023
Excerpt: "Central Okanagan school district received approximately $29 million through the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund to build new child care facilities on school grounds. Nearly 600 new child care spaces located at seven schools throughout Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country have been funded, with approximately 250 open and 350 opening this winter and next spring."
November 10, 2023
Excerpt: "The Governments of Canada and Nunavut today announced a three-year plan to improve and expand early learning and child care (ELCC) services in the territory. This is part of the Canada-Nunavut ELCC Agreement for 2021-2026. This plan, rooted in Nunavut’s strong partnerships with Inuit organizations, sets a road map for strengthening and expanding Nunavut’s child care sector, improving access to high-quality, affordable, flexible, and inclusive child care for the territory’s families."
November 10, 2023
Excerpt: "Today, the Governments of Saskatchewan and Canada announced $23. 5 million for the creation of 2,349 new regulated child care spaces across the province. Métis Nation-Saskatchewan hosted the announcement as its government is being allocated funding for child care spaces through the provincial and federal agreement. “This investment of $23.5 million will provide Saskatchewan families greater access to affordable, high-quality early learning and child care opportunities,” Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. “These spaces will support positive child development, early literacy and student achievement.” Funding for the newly announced spaces has been allocated to 51 organizations in 41 communities that will either build new facilities or add new spaces within their existing facilities."
On November 4, a thrilling academic spectacle unfolded at OISE as the 2nd Annual Nina Bascia Education Policy Symposium (NBEPS) came to life...
November 9, 2023
The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.
OISE Dean Erica Walker discusses the support systems available to our community and emphasizes the significance of academic freedom, the right to freedom of expression, and compassion.
November 9, 2023
SJE Alumni Elaine Cagulada awarded Alice Wilson medal by Royal Society of Canada
Doctoral student Christina Tjandra arrives at Fall Convocation with a second OISE degree, new research questions, and a self-published children’s novel.