On July 28, 2023, the Ministry of Education released a memorandum communicating key regulatory and policy reforms in support of the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023, focuses on improving student outcomes through three key priorities: achievement in core academic skills, preparation for future success, and student engagement and well-being.
Key Priorities:
- Achievement of Learning Outcomes in Core Academic Skills: This involves focusing on improving student performance in core subjects like reading, writing, and math.
- Preparation of Students for Future Success: This aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in post-secondary education, the workforce, and beyond.
- Student Engagement and Well-being: This focuses on creating a positive and supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and well-being.
Key Objectives:
- Provide a consistent set of performance indicators: This ensures that all school boards across Ontario are using the same measures to track student achievement.
- Ensure strategic planning and policy development are data-driven: This means that decisions about education are based on evidence and data about student outcomes.
- Facilitate involvement of families and communities: This recognizes the importance of partnerships between schools, families, and communities in supporting student success.
- Promote transparency from school boards: This ensures that the public is informed about how school boards are performing and what actions they are taking to improve student outcomes.
