Teens Talk About Learning and Literacy
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Toronto (August 19, 2005) - High school students say that no matter what path you choose—a job, college or university—literacy is important. They discuss the importance of the literacy test and tips for getting ready. As well, two boys discuss the novels that lured them into the library and a Grade 12 literacy leader talks about “friends teaching friends.”
Literacy—A Business Perspective
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Toronto (June 14, 2006) - Charles S. Coffey, O.C. Executive Vice President Government Affairs Royal Bank of Canada speaks about the social and economic value of literacy and the importance of provincial testing as an objective measure.
Elementary school talks about how it works to improve student learning
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Toronto (October 19, 2005) - EQAO’s province-wide test results and the reports that accompany them provide critical feedback to students, parents, teachers and schools. The results spark conversations about learning, innovation and best practice. The video clips below profile how one Ontario school uses EQAO data to inform its strategies for improved student learning.
School literacy strategies lead to 82% provincial success rate
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Toronto (May 5, 2005) - Ontario’s Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) today released the October 2004 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) results for Grade 10 students. They show that pass rates continue to improve and are up this year to 82% from 77% in 2003.
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