Issues to be Addressed

Non-Standardized Curriculum in Schools
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Curriculums per grade and per subject should be standard throughout all the schools and grades
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This will ensure equal and consistent education throughout the board


Below Average Per-Pupil Funding in the PDSB
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A decrease in enrolment in schools located in older neighbourhoods in Peel is affecting school funding levels.
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Per-pupil funding in the PDSB and DPCDSB is lower than in Toronto schools and below the provincial average.


Outdated Curriculum
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Skills are in demand in workplaces after the completion of school.
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Students would benefit greatly from learning such skills during school as part of their curriculum such as coding and public speaking.


Improper Planning for Population
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Even brand new schools built in newer communities usually open with portable classrooms, indicating that the building cannot fit the population.
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Portables are not the solution.
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Newer schools have very few classes per grade with few children which increases operating costs.


Special Programs are Underfunded
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Special Education Programs in Peel are underfunded and are difficult to apply for.
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Waitlists are long, low availability, etc.
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Not enough information about these programs is shared with the public.


Semesters Prevent Detailed Learning
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Courses should be dispersed across the full year instead of splitting them into two semesters for high school students, specifically grades 9 and 10.
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This change will encourage continued learning of a subject, and better prepare students for the next school year.


Overdependency on Electronic Devices
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Due to schools using devices for most if not all activities, children have developed a dependency on devices.
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It’s a distraction for kids as they are still developing their skills.
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Kids from lower income families are at a disadvantage.


Split Classes Between Multiple Grades
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This is not beneficial to students as teachers must teach the curriculum for both grades which can confuse students and under prepare them.
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It is also very difficult to thoroughly complete the curriculum of both grades in one full year.


Lack of Homework
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Some schools do not have homework or very little homework.
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Schools should provide adequate homework to their students to ensure that they understand the concepts well and continue to practice what they learned in school.
