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Here's what the Education Commons got up to during �������� Wellness Day, taking the opportunity to gather in-person for self-care, team-building and learning.

The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.

Excerpt: "For licensed child care sites enrolled in the Canada-wide early learning and child care system, the Canada-Ontario agreement initially reduced licensed child care fees for children under the age of six by 25%, retroactive to April 1,2022. By the end of 2022, fees in participating licensed child care programs were further lowered, resulting in a total reduction of 50% on average compared to 2020 levels. This could save Ontario families an average of $6,000 to $10,000 per child per year moving forward, based on provincial savings scenarios."

Excerpt: "The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today announced details of a new wage grid for early childhood educators working in regulated child care centres that are part of the Operating Grant Program. The wage grid takes effect on April 1, 2023 with a base rate of $25 an hour for Level II early childhood educators who hold a two-year diploma. This is the starting rate for a new graduate. Early childhood educators who continue to further their education and are awarded a higher certification level will be placed at Step One of their new level. Each step on the grid lasts 12 months, and are effective as of January 1, 2023."

�������� is moving our VoIP phone services from Communicator 7 to Microsoft Teams. Here’s more on why that’s happening and what to expect. 

Education Commons is pleased to announce a new member of our team – Roger Shaw, who is taking on the integral role of Associate Director, IT Client Services and Business Management.

Current student Ruqayyah talks about what a day in the life of their �������� practicum is like.

The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.

Excerpt: "Ontario continues to work with municipalities and other partners to create 86,000 new, high‐quality child care spaces by December 2026. To support this, the government launched a $213 million grant program for new and existing operators to help offset the costs of expanding or creating spaces such as purchasing equipment or renovating facilities. By providing startup grants, the government is helping to create new child care spaces for communities that need them the most."

The QS World University Rankings by Subject has placed �������� as the 7th best educational institution in the world and top ranked Canadian institute.

Cours offerts en français aux sessions de printemps et d'été

We remember the extraordinary life of Madame Helen Vari, who, with her husband Dr. George Vari, supported hundreds of �������� student teachers for over 25 years.