Ontario's Best Public Schools: 2009-2011

David Johnson () and Robbie Brydon
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Robbie Brydon: C.D. Howe Institute

No 134, e-briefs from C.D. Howe Institute

Abstract: This study compares student outcomes at Ontario (Canada) elementary schools where students come from similar socio-economic backgrounds, revealing “good” schools where principals, teachers and staff are making a noticeably positive difference to student performance. Several schools achieve positive student outcomes that exceed the expectations suggested by socio-economic factors. Another thought-provoking finding is that students who attend middle schools starting in Grade 6 underperform compared to similar students at other elementary schools.

Keywords: Social Policy; Education Papers; Ontario (Canada); elementary schools; socio-economic characteristics; Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I21 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 10 pages
Date: 2012-06
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Published on the C.D. Howe Institute website, June 2012

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