Learning
Impact on Toronto:
An educated city is a successful and prosperous one. Yet, dramatic changes in demographics and growing levels of economic disadvantage are creating accessibility and affordability issues for students of all ages. Too many Torontonians are being left behind.Why it matters:
The more opportunities we have to learn throughout our lives, the more innovative, productive and adaptable we are. Successful communities offer residents abundant, affordable, and flexible opportunities to learn in formal school settings, at work, or online.• Half of TDSB students in JK to Grade 6 are from lower income families.
• Only 5% of kids in the city’s neighbourhoods with the highest numbers of 6-12 year olds have after-school programs to go to.
• Toronto District School Board projects 12.4% fewer students in 2009-2010 than in 2002-2003.
• University enrollment dropped 1.3% in 2007-2008, but enrollment at colleges rose 1.66%.
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