CMEC

5^th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting Publication Date: 2012-12-21

This report contains the main outcomes of the 5th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting, which took place May 21–23, 2012, in Korea. The meeting focused on topics such as globalization and education, innovation in education, and education cooperation. At the conclusion of the meeting, ministers adopted a joint statement, “Envisioning Together for the Future and Hope,” pledging to continue to foster regional innovative growth, promote future skills suitable for the global society, create innovative instructional delivery systems, and foster more collaborative policy decisions.

Key Policy Issues in Aboriginal Education: An Evidence-Based Approach Publication Date: 2012-12-19

This report considers how better data and evidence can be developed to support jurisdictions' efforts to improve the academic achievement and attainment of Aboriginal students in provincial and territorial elementary and secondary schools.

PIRLS 2011 – Canada in Context
Canadian Results from the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study Publication Date: 2012-12-11

This report presents the first Canadian results of the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2011. It provides information on the reading skills of Grade 4 students and describes home and school supports for literacy in Canada. Results are reported at both Canadian and international levels, with comparisons across Canadian provinces as well as with participating countries.

PCAP-13 2007: Report on Reading Strategies and Reading Achievement Publication Date: 2012-12-10

This report is the third in a series of research projects in which the PCAP-13 2007 data set is used to examine questions of interest to educational policy-makers and practitioners in Canada. It focuses on the factors that contribute to the performance of
13-year-old Canadian students in reading.

The Education World Forum (EWF), London, United Kingdom, January 9–11, 2012 Publication Date: 2012-12-10

This report contains the main observations of the Canadian delegation to the Education World Forum held in January 2012.

Organization of American States (OAS) VII Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Education, Paramaribo, Suriname, March 1–2, 2012 Publication Date: 2012-12-10

This report contains the main outcomes of the OAS VII Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Education held in March 2012, along with interventions by the Canadian delegation. The meeting focused on a variety of issues, including the teaching profession, schools as learning communities, the role of government as guarantor of a quality education, and the work of the Inter-American Committee on Education (CIE). In addition, ministers approved the Declaration of Paramaribo — “Transforming the role of the teacher in response to 21st-century challenges” — and elected the new CIE Authorities for the period 2012–2014.

Copyright Matters! 3^rd Edition now available Publication Date: 2012-12-05

Copyright Matters! covers items from the Canadian Copyright Act and its regulations, contractual and tariff arrangements with copyright collectives, and court decisions. The publication is a starting point in increasing awareness of your rights and obligations in selecting and using copyright-protected materials for teaching and learning.

Promoting Equality of Educational Opportunity – Canada Report for the UNESCO Eighth Consultation of Member States on the Implementation of the Convention and Recommendation against Discrimination in Education Publication Date: 2012-11-16

UNESCO regularly monitors the implementation of the Convention and Recommendation against Discrimination in Education, as adopted by UNESCO's General Conference on December 14, 1960. Canada's response to the eighth consultation, developed jointly by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, highlights the progress that education systems have made in providing access to quality education that is widely inclusive so that all students can participate and succeed to the best of their abilities. The report also discusses the ongoing challenges in achieving equality of educational opportunities in Canada, based on education indicators. The eighth consultation covers the period from 2006 to 2011.

PCAP 2010 Contextual Report Publication Date: 2012-11-08

This report examines the results from PCAP 2010 in relation to variables derived from questionnaires completed by students, teachers, and school principals. It reports the results both descriptively and using simple and multiple regression models.

Education at a Glance 2012: OECD Indicators Publication Date: 2012-09-11

This annual report is published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It provides a compilation of indicators that report on the current state of education across OECD countries, examining issues such as the human and financial resources invested in education, how education and learning systems operate and evolve, and the returns to educational investments.

Education Indicators in Canada: An International Perspective 2012 Publication Date: 2012-09-11

This report is produced as part of the Pan-Canadian Education Indicators Program (PCEIP). It allows readers to compare data for the provinces and territories with data for OECD countries. The indicators presented in this report are parallel to 13 of the indicators presented in the OECD publication Education at a Glance 2012.

Adult Learning and Education – Canada Progress report for UNESCO's Global Report on Adult Learning and Education (GRALE) and the end of the United Nations Literacy Decade Publication Date: 2012-08-23

This report focuses on progress made in adult education and literacy policies, governance, financing, participation, and quality. It was developed jointly by CMEC, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCU), in reponse to a formal request from UNESCO.

CMEC Statement on Play-Based Learning Publication Date: 2012-07-19

In July 2012, ministers of education issued this statement on the importance of play-based learning. It recognizes that purposeful play in the formative years sets the stage for future learning, health, and well-being.

Education Commission of the 36th Session of the UNESCO General Conference, Paris, France, November 1–3, 2011 Publication Date: 2012-07-10

This report contains the main outcomes of the 36th Session of the UNESCO General Conference held in November 2011, along with interventions by the Canadian delegation. The 36th session focused on a variety of issues, including the 2012-13 budget for the commission, the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) statistical tool, the 1993 Recommendation on the Recognition of Studies and Qualifications in Higher Education, and the 1976 Recommendation on the Development of Adult Education.

Economic Downturn and Educational Attainment Publication Date: 2012-06-21

This fact sheet sheds light on the relationship between education and labour market outcomes by providing a brief overview of the impact of economic changes on the employment of individuals with different levels of educational attainment to identify which groups have been most affected by the economic downturn and which have benefitted most from the recovery. The 2008-through-2011 data for Canada and its provinces and territories are from Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey.

Education for Sustainable Development in Canadian Faculties of Education Publication Date: 2012-05-31

This study examines how Canadian faculties of education are incorporating ESD into their pre-service programs, research, and other activities. It was produced by the CMEC Education for Sustainable Development Working Group (ESDWG), in partnership with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF).

PCAP-13 2007: Factors Contributing to Performance in Mathematics and Science Publication Date: 2012-05-03

PCAP-13 2007: Factors Contributing to Performance in Mathematics and Science is the first of a series of research projects in which the PCAP 2007 data set is used to examine questions of interest to educational policy-makers and practitioners in Canada. It focuses on the mathematics/science components of PCAP 2007 and, in particular, on the factors contributing to performance in these two subjects.

Teacher Education and Development Study – Mathematics (TEDS-M) 2008 Publication Date: 2012-04-25

This report presents the Canadian results from the Teacher Education and Development Study – Mathematics (TEDS-M) 2008, an international comparative study on teacher education with a focus on the preparation of teachers of mathematics at the elementary and lower-secondary levels. TEDS-M was carried out under the aegis of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), a consortium of research institutions in 60 countries, including Canada.

CMEC Technical Workshop on Pan-Canadian Aboriginal Data – Summary Report Publication Date: 2011-12-16

The CMEC Technical Workshop on Pan-Canadian Aboriginal Data was held in Ottawa, Canada from March 29 - 30, 2011. The purpose of the workshop was to examine the current state of data on Aboriginal education and to advise on the next steps to improve the availability of such data on Aboriginal learners across the country. By bringing together Canada's data experts in Aboriginal education, it reflected CMEC's commitment to strengthening existing partnerships and working to improve the available data about and for Aboriginal students. This summary report outlines key issues raised at the workshop, areas for further work, and overall themes identified during the course of the workshop. Ministers of education are committed to addressing issues related to Aboriginal education — through activities such as the workshop and the forum — to encourage knowledge mobilization and transfer, facilitate dialogue, and create new partnerships.

International Summit on the Teaching Profession, March 16–17, 2011, New York City, United States Publication Date: 2011-11-30

The Honourable Doug Currie, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Prince Edward Island, led the Canadian delegation to the first International Summit on the Teaching Profession. This event marked the first time education ministers, teachers, and union leaders from around the world convened to discuss best practices in building a world-class teaching force. The discussions focused on teacher recruitment and preparation; development, support, and retention of teachers; teacher evaluation and compensation; and teacher engagement in education reform.