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Excerpt: "Starting Sept. 1, 2023, families with children in eligible half-day preschool and before- and after-school programs will save as much as an additional $145 per child, per month. The Province is providing the funding directly to participating child care centres so families do not need to apply to receive the savings."

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

Named in Forbes 30 under 30, alum Dalia Ahmed is co-founder of Mind-Easy – a digital venture that brings culturally focused wellbeing services to workplaces.

The OISE GSA is happy to announce that we are now offering free menstrual and lifestyle products!

Starting this fall, every Wednesday, from 11:30am - 12:00 pm, all members of the OISE Community are encouraged to take 1/2 hour in their day to focus on their wellbeing.

Video on the value of early education to society

Excerpt: "The Yukon has enjoyed economic growth every year since 2016, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the territory continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. However, many Yukoners are feeling financial pressures due to inflation."

The work that Early Learning & Childcare (ELCC) workers do, in educating and nurturing the next generation—one of our most precious economic resources—matters.

Excerpt: "Studies show that every dollar invested in early childhood education generates between $1.50 and nearly $3.00 in activity for the broader economy. Nearly 950,000 more Canadians are employed today than were before the pandemic. That includes a record 85.7 per cent labour force participation rate in July for Canadian women in their prime working years — and that is supported by our early learning and child care system, now nation wide. This level – 85.7 per cent – is a record high for »»ÆÞ¾ãÀÖ²¿ and it compares to just 77.5 per cent in the U.S."

Amelia Narduzzo will balance her Master of Teaching studies with her service on the U of T Varsity Blues swim team.

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