The Atkinson Centre is a research centre committed to inform public discourse, public policy & professional learning of ECEs & elementary school teachers.
OISE, 252 Bloor St W, Toronto
Joined June 2013
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New publication: Why Are Subsidies Underutilized (in Toronto)? This paper explores why many low-income families eligible for #childcare fee subsidies are not accessing them & what this may mean for equity, access, & affordability. oise.utoronto.ca/home/docume…
#EarlyLearning #CWELCC
Tomorrow is the big day! We can't wait to see you!
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#SI2026 #ECE #Workforce
It’s almost here — this Friday we host the 22nd Annual Summer Institute on Early Childhood Development!
We’re excited for a full day of learning and connection. Session recordings and presentation materials will be posted later on our website.
Details: oise.utoronto.ca/home/atkins…
We’re at capacity - but the waitlist is open!
Join the waitlist: oise.utoronto.ca/home/atkins…
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Ontario to cut length of teacher education programs nearly in half cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/…
Transforming Mixed-Methods Research From in-Lab to Online youtu.be/NNlijGLmC0E?si=US_T… via @YouTube
Have you registered yet?
Join us on May 1, 2026, for a full day of learning, dialogue, and connection focused on the power of the #ECE #workforce to drive meaningful systems change.
Space is limited, register today!
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#SI2026 #Workforce #ELCC
Celebrating visionary leadership in education! The Kidder-Pascal Awards recognize those driving systems change. Learn more: peopleforeducation.ca/get-in…
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Canada’s $10 childcare plan is making care more affordable… but not more accessible.
The fix? More spaces, better pay for educators, and flexible supports for families outside the system.
Read more: cdhowe.org/publication/from-…
#SI2026 PANEL TWO
How can educators lead #inclusion from the classroom to the community? This panel highlights pedagogy that honours children’s identities, supports diverse learning needs, and strengthens partnerships with families and communities.
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ECEs, please take a moment to complete this important survey from Andrew Fleck Children's Services and Algonquin College - and please share with your networks!
Equitable Start: Self-Care and Trauma Informed Care Survey
Deadline: March 23, 2026
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#SI2026 PANEL ONE: Addressing Bias in Early Childhood Systems
How can educators identify and address bias in practice and systems? This panel explores inequities in policy, funding, & everyday practice—and how educators can advance more equitable systems. oise.utoronto.ca/home/atkins…
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What makes child care “high quality”? It’s more than ratios and space. This article explores what truly matters for children’s development — and how parents can assess it. A helpful read for families and policy leaders alike. theconversation.com/good-qua…
Registration is now open!
Join us on May 1, 2026, for a full day of learning, dialogue, and connection focused on the power of the early childhood education workforce to drive meaningful systems change.
oise.utoronto.ca/atkinson/ev…
#SI2026 #Workforce #ELCC
Atkinson Centre retweeted
Pleased to announce that I've joined the @AtkinsonCentre's ECE Workforce Knowledge Hub.
The Hub is a national effort to strengthen early learning and child care system building through workforce-focused policy knowledge.
eceknowledgehub.ca/
Janelle Brady joins us May 1 at #SI2026 as our afternoon Keynote: Reimagining Early Childhood Education Through Social Justice — When educators centre identity and care, inclusion becomes possible.
REG OPENS FEB 17 oise.utoronto.ca/home/atkins…
New from Statistics Canada: Characteristics of Child Care Workers Who Claimed the Canada Emergency Response Benefit in 2020 www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/…
Rita Mueller joins us May 1 at the 22nd Annual #SI2026 as our morning Keynote: When Educators Lead, Systems Change — a powerful reflection on educator leadership and system transformation.
REGISTRATION OPENS FEB 17, 2026
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