This article explores programmatic and institutional differentiation among private universities in Ontario since the enactment of the Postsecondary Education Choice and Excellence Act of 2000. Findings suggest that there has been a small increase in both programmatic diversity through specialized graduate-level programs offered by out-of-province…

Employing Stephen Ball's notion of network governance, this study examines the relationships between private companies, non-profit organizations, and public institutions involved with music education in the United States (US) and Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. To identify which public and private actors had a hand in shaping music education…

This study examines the state of contemporary adult education in New Brunswick. New Brunswick is currently experiencing an increase in unemployment as well as the loss of traditional employment bases. Concurrently, there are greater numbers of adults who are finding themselves with no clear employment direction. One of the places they are ending…

The February 2015 American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) "60 Second Survey" asked respondents to identify whether or not their institution offers distance education, and if so, to answer additional questions about distance education course practices. The survey received 838 unique institutional…

The Province of Quebec subsidizes nearly 50% of private education, and at the same time heavily regulates private schools. To date, no studies have been done to determine the effect of the unique nature of competition from K-12 private schools on public school education of the sort found in Quebec. The authors used multiple regression to determine…

Each budget year the Ministry of Education responds to concerns about chronic underfunding of public education by asserting that the ministry is providing "more funding than ever" during a sustained period of declining student enrolment. While the nominal amount of education funding has increased, this increase has not been sufficient to…

The Canadian educational system has been influenced by geography, population, and natural resources. In some provinces, denominational schools exist within the public school system. Although committed to a multiethnic society, private education also exists within the larger system, with religious or Christian schools considered a subset of private…

Examines aspects of Catholic education from a Canadian perspective. States that all Catholic schools should have a vision that is: (1) grounded in history; (2) shaped by a strong Catholic identity; (3) shared and guided by servant-leadership (supporting each other professionally and personally); and (4) inspired by hope (instilling values and…

This article links the demand for private tutoring to mounting desires for school choice. The number of private tutoring businesses is rapidly growing in Canada, even though its educational system lacks characteristics that spark a demand for those services in other countries. Testing ideas derived from the school choice literature, I examine…

Discusses the history, funding, and nature of private schools in Canada. Concludes that since private schools are "rooted in the history of our nation," and their supporters are also taxpayers and electors, "public school authorities...may be expending wasted efforts by categorically opposing the establishment and financing of…

This comparative study of private education in the United States and Canada discusses each country's national background, historical development of education, the legal and constitutional position of the private sector, statistical information on schools and pupils, the variety of private schools, and the status of and future prospects for private…

The British North America Act of 1867 mandates the education of Canadians as a provincial responsibility, although some funding comes from federal sources and municipalities share expenditures with provincial authorities. This paper summarizes a study that investigated effective methods of financing elementary and secondary education in Ontario.…

The roots of the American doctrine of separation between church and state are examined in this historical analysis. Factors for the exclusion of private schools from public funding include: (1) anti-Catholic sentiment; (2) reactions against rapid Irish immigration; (3) Catholic distrust of private schools; and (4) the view of publicly funded…

Reviews trends in Canadian private school enrollment by province from 1920-1978. Provides statistics on number of private schools and any denominational affiliation. Discusses Canadian legislation governing private schools, the role of private education, and the fact that private schools are found largely in democratic nations. (NEC)

States that private education in Canada (which represents 3.6 percent of elementary secondary enrollment) flourishes because it is democratic; parents, teachers, and the public are permitted to establish alternative systems of education. It also provides diversity and encourages innovation and experimentation. (NEC)