General Information

The Society for Quality Education works hard to provide individual parents and teachers with helpful information and tools. But at the same time, we are painfully aware that we can reach out to only a tiny fraction of the children who are struggling in school. There is an urgent need to modify the system to ensure that every child can succeed in school.

There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding public education and, in some cases, politicians have been guided by incorrect beliefs when making important decisions about school funding and other education policies. The links below lead to authoritative information that will facilitate excellent decision-making.

School Choice Mythbusters
Living in a Fool’s Paradise? (Canada’s performance on international testing)
The Role of School Boards
Tax Credit Mythbusters
Sunshine on Schools (Database of Ontario School Boards)
How Accountability Can Be Increased
Should there be Charter Schools?
Frequently-Asked Questions
Newsletter Articles, Organized by Topic
How to Start an Independent School
Should Small Schools With Low Enrollment Be Closed?
Why Public Schools Don’t Adopt Proven Practices
Choosing School Choice
How Student Achievement Can Be Increased