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THE MEDICAL RECORD:  COVID-19 HASN'T GONE AWAY & WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HYPERTENSION Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, a Medical Oncologist with Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and a former head of BC Cancer, Dr. Fahad Razak, a General Internist based in Toronto and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto and Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto. Do you know someone in your circles who currently has or is getting over COVID-19? Our doctors weigh in on the spike in cases, as well as the importance of keeping track of your blood pressure as you age. CALLS INTENSIFY FOR CUPE'S FRED HAHN TO RESIGN Jane Brown is now joined by Amir Epstein, Executive Director of Tafsik, a grassroots organization dedicated to combating antisemitism around the world, and Salman Sima, a former political prisoner from Iran who joined a protest this week calling for CUPE's Fred Hahn to resign. The calls for CUPE's Fred Hahn to step down are intensifying. This past Tuesday, a demonstration with a large turnout from the Jewish community took place outside of the CUPE office in Thornhill asking him to go. WHY SCHOOLS ARE FACING A TEACHER AND STAFF SHORTAGE Jane Brown is now joined by Annie Kidder, Executive Director, People for Public Education, and Karen Littlewood, President and CEO of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF). The return to school for our kids and grandkids is right around the corner, and as highlighted by The Peak this morning, schools across the country are grappling with a shortage of teachers and staff. So, what are the contributing factors and what are the potential solutions to address the problem?

Why are so many teenagers experiencing anxiety and depression? For insight, we welcome Kathy Short, executive director, School Mental Health Ontario; Annie Kidder, executive director, People for Education; Kwame McKenzie, CEO of the Wellesley Institute and professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto; Jo Henderson, director of the Margaret and Wallace McCain Centre for Child, Youth and Family Mental Health at CAMH and executive director of Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario; and Mahalia Dixon, youth engagement specialist at CAMH.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grade 3 teacher Alexandra Sorin spends a lot of her own money buying basics like tissues for her classroom each year. She tells us why she's resorted to Amazon wishlists to help cover those costs; and education expert Annie Kidder explains why we need to join the dots on what underfunded schools mean for Canada's future.

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, Daily Commercial News staff writer Don Wall speaks with Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) president Richard Lyall about the possible impact of Olivia Chow's election as the new mayor of Toronto. Chow took the helm of North America's fourth-largest city in a tightly fought mayoral by-election on June 26 caused by former mayor John Tory abruptly resigning from the post after revealing an extra-marital affair with a staffer. Lyall is generally optimistic of the road ahead in terms of increasing the availability and supply of affordable housing and said Chow has extensive experience and seems to be willing to work with all stakeholders to push forward rapid change. Don also spoke with digital media editor Warren Frey about the latest stories he's worked on, including Don also spoke with digital media editor Warren Frey about the latest stories he's working on, including how People For Education executive director Annie Kidder is opposing Ontario's plan to let Grade 11 students in the province enter full-time apprenticeships.  You can listen to The Construction Record on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Our previous episode featuring  interviews with ConCntric CEO Steve Dell'Orto and Engiqueers vice-president Mymoon Bhuiyan is here. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services Stakeholders keen to work with Chow on housing As mayor elect Chow ascends to Toronto's top office, budget challenges lie ahead RESCON urges candidates to pledge action on arterial zoning

Why are so many teenagers experiencing anxiety and depression? For insight, we welcome Kathy Short, executive director, School Mental Health Ontario; Annie Kidder, executive director, People for Education; Kwame McKenzie, CEO of the Wellesley Institute and professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto; Jo Henderson, director of the Margaret and Wallace McCain Centre for Child, Youth and Family Mental Health at CAMH and executive director of Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario; and Mahalia Dixon, youth engagement specialist at CAMH.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Ontario spent twice as much money on education, would the system be twice as good? Annie Kidder (executive director, People for Education); Paul Bennett, director of Schoolhouse Institute, and author of "The State of the System: A Reality Check on Canada's Schools;" Aisha Mahmoud (president of The Ontario Student Trustees' Association); and Mark Beckles (vice president, Social Impact and Innovation at Royal Bank of Canada), share their wisdom on whether Ontario spends enough money on the right things, or too much money on the wrong things, when it comes to improving education in Ontario.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Ann Rohmer is with Annie Kidder – Executive Director of People for Education with a lookahead to the new school hear; a mentally healthy return to the classroom; how to support public education and help our children catch up • Kevin Frankish speaks with Teresa Di Felice from the CAA. This month's conversation is about safety in school zones. • Tina Cortese discusses student anxiety with clinical psychologist Dr. Monica Vermani - Overcoming Back-to-School Worry and Anxiety for Kids and Parents • Jim Lang looks into a PC Financial survey about Canadian families have the “financial talk” with their children at a much younger age. New academic year is a new learning opportunity for the entire family to understand budgeting. • Tina Cortese with details of next week's Canadian Blood Services radiothon; the work of Canadian Blood Services and why the need is so great right now • Shaliza Bacchus is with Sebastian Singh the 10 year old actor appearing in his first feature film Brother, making its world premiere at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival)

Annie Kidder, Founder of People For Education, joins 980CFPL's Mike Stubbs to compared the proposed system of education in Arizona, and how it would work in Canada. 

Given the school shutdowns and serious disruption to learning due to COVID-19, it's perhaps surprising that education hasn't been featured more prominently in this election campaign. To help us understand, we welcome Tony Pontes, executive director at CODE, the Council of Ontario Directors of Education; Kelly Gallagher-Mackay, Wilfrid Laurier University; Annie Kidder, founder of People for Education; and the Globe and Mail's Caroline Alphonso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan speaks with Annie Kidder, Executive Director of People for Education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly speaks to Annie Kidder, Executive Director of People for Education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg speaks with Education Professor at the University of Ottawa Tracy Vaillancourt about masks coming off of students. People for Education's Annie Kidder joins Greg to talk about the issues that may arise from masks being removed. Today's Chatterbox features Alan Carter and Sabrina Nanji. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur discusses unvaccinated athletes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg speaks with Education Professor at the University of Ottawa Tracy Vaillancourt about masks coming off of students. People for Education's Annie Kidder joins Greg to talk about the issues that may arise from masks being removed. Today's Chatterbox features Alan Carter and Sabrina Nanji. The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur discusses unvaccinated athletes. 

Greg and Sheba discuss a tweet by an elected MPP that is deemed Islamophobic. People for Education's Annie Kidder joins to talk public education, Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Machell explains how to take care of your pets in cold winter weather. Blue Door shelter's Alex Cheng on what you need to know. MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith on sending covid-19 vaccines to lesser privileged countries. And pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller talks Joe Rogan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Sheba discuss a tweet by an elected MPP that is deemed Islamophobic. People for Education's Annie Kidder joins to talk public education, Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Machell explains how to take care of your pets in cold winter weather. Blue Door shelter's Alex Cheng on what you need to know. MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith on sending covid-19 vaccines to lesser privileged countries. And pharmacologist Sabina Vohra-Miller talks Joe Rogan. 

Greg speaks with The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur on how we got to this point in Ontario. Education expert Annie Kidder discusses her take on why schools are closed and for how long. Greg, Sheba, Gord and Dave talk meat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg speaks with The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur on how we got to this point in Ontario. Education expert Annie Kidder discusses her take on why schools are closed and for how long. Greg, Sheba, Gord and Dave talk meat. 

Almost two years ago, we convened a panel to discuss education in Ontario as students dealt with the first virtual learning of the pandemic. As kids are again staying home from school - hopefully for just a 2-week closure - it seemed like a good time to check back in with that panel for some perspective on then, now, and the future. With insights from Prachi Srivas-tava, professor specializing in education and global development at Western University, currently a visiting professor at McGill University; Annie Kidder, executive director of People for Education; and Caroline Alphonso, education reporter for The Globe and Mail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annie Kidder, Executive, Director and founder of People for Education a non-profit, independent public education think tank talks about the province to roll out rapid testing in school Covid hotspots. Is it enough to keep schools open? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What obstacles does new thinking face in systems that are rarely malleable to change? How can we position adaptation in education to be set for success and adoption?Annie Kidder says there is hope in the work of equity in education, and changing how we educate young people is something to keep us going, it's a job that is hopeful.Annie is a passionate education advocate, a systems thinker, and the Executive Director of People for Education, a Canadian non-profit. The organisation is building networks, providing evidence, and engaging the public to support system change in education from early childhood to post-secondary. The goals of the organisation's work are both to ensure that all students have an equitable opportunity to graduate with the skills and competencies they need to succeed whatever path they choose, and to empower Canada's next generations to provide and build a fair, prosperous and sustainable society.

Annie Kidder, executive director of People for Education, joins the QP Briefing podcast to talk about the return to school in Ontario and steps she thinks will make them safer. Email sduggal@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

Annie Kidder, executive director at People for Education; and Caroline Alphonso, education reporter at the Globe and Mail talk to Nam Kiwanuka about the challenges that lie ahead as the province attempts another in-class learning school year. Will students and parents feel safe in that environment? And, have students fallen too far behind? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annie Kidder, Executive, Director and founder of People for Education a non-profit, independent public education think tank talks about parents and educators expressing concerns over hybrid learning model

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Abacus Data just completed a national survey of 2,000 Canadian adults eligible to vote (August 17 to 22, 2021). After the first week of the campaign, what did they find? GUEST: Oksana Kishchuk, Consultant at Abacus Data - With each federal election, more and more native social media users are turning 18 and becoming eligible to vote. And increasingly, Canadian politicians are harnessing the power of different social media platforms to spread their message. GUEST: Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of “Trusting the News in a Digital Age”? - Fans will need to be vaccinated, or provide a negative COVID-19 test result, to watch professional sports at Tim Horton's Field this fall. The Hamilton Tiger Cats and Forge FC are the latest to announce their health and safety protocol. The new rules take effect for the TiCats home opener against the Toronto Argonauts on Labour Day and require all employees, event staff and guests to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result to enter the stadium. GUEST: Matt Afinec, President & COO of Business Operations with Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club - Jagmeet Singh will be in Hamilton today to make a campaign announcement. What's the announcement about?  GUEST: Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the Federal NDP  - An education advocacy group has asked Ontario to add COVID-19 vaccinations to the list of immunizations required to attend school in the province. Annie Kidder, executive director of People for Education, wrote to Education Minister Stephen Lecce with the request on Sunday. She said that it's “vital” to require COVID-19 shots for eligible students as fewer than 70 per cent of those aged 12 to 17 are fully vaccinated, with school set to begin in two weeks. Her letter suggested that COVID-19 be added to the list of diseases under the Immunization of School Pupils Act, which covers other conditions including polio, measles, mumps and whooping cough. GUEST: Annie Kidder, Executive Director of People for Education

Annie Kidder, Executive, Director and founder of People for Education a non-profit, independent public education think tank talks about questions as schools looks to return in the fall, but should we redo this entire school year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does Ontario's proposed plan for online education differ from what existed before the pandemic? How would it be distributed? And is it a good idea. Guests: Michael Barbour, associate professor of Instructional Design for the College of Education and Health Services at Touro University California; Caroline Alphonso, education reporter, the Globe and Mail; Annie Kidder, executive director of People for Education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marit Stiles NDP Education Critic and Annie Kidder, Executive, Director and founder of People for Education talk about Peel Region medical officer of health ordering schools to close for 2 weeks due to COVID-19 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this March 15th edition of the London Live podcast: The pandemic has certainly had lasting impacts on education, and how we approach it. Joining Mike to discuss said impact is Annie Kidder, founder of the People for Education. Afterwards we get our weekly privacy update from Dr. Thomas Cook of Queens University. Finally, we meet Graham Henderson, the new CEO of the London Chamber of Commerce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March break hasn't been cancelled, but it has been postponed until April. We have reaction from Annie Kidder of the advocacy group People For Education; Michael Schellenberg recalls being among the Canadians who were evacuated from Wuhan, China a year ago when it was the the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic; The CBC's Mary Wiens talks to kids, parents and even grandparents to find out what they think of the province's decision to delay March break; David Common of CBC Marketplace outlines their investigation into dangerous driving during the pandemic; While teachers and students are taking precautions with back to school protocols,~ the union representing school bus drivers is calling for enhanced safety precautions. We find out more from Debbie Montgomery of Unifor Local 4268; Our books columnist Tara Henley has a conversation with author Siri Agrell about her book "How to Get Laid Without Your Phone"; Kingston author Sarah Tsiang explains how she and her family will be celebrating the Lunar New Year.

Kelly talks to Annie Kidder about today's announcement from the Minister of Education and asks the head of the pharmacists association about the supply of the flu shot.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As many kids head off to school - in whatever form that takes for them in the midst of a pandemic - it's easy to pass off the issue of education to the actual humans involved - the parents, the kids and the teachers. But according to Annie Kidder, we all need to be thinking about educating the next generation of Canadians. Annie Kidder is the Executive Director of People for Education and she spoke at The Walrus Talks Resilience in 2014. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometime last weekend, dozens of turtle nests at the Westbrook wetland were destroyed. Hundreds of eggs were illegally removed. Mabyn Armstrong of Turtles Kingston, a conservation group, is convinced it was a case egg poaching; Annie Kidder of People for Education, discusses the infusion of money from the federal government for schools and discusses if a move towards 'pod teaching' and private schools could undermine public schools; Kelly Zou is fourth-year commerce student at Queen's University. She explains why she created the Instagram post 'Stolen By Smith' where others students have recounted alleged incidents of racism and other inappropriate behaviour; Molson-Coors Canada is partnering with Hexo of Belleville to produce a number of cannabis drinks. We asked Jameson Berkow, a freelance cannabis journalist in Toronto, what reception he thinks they'll get from consumers; Kerry Clare, editor of the website 49th Shelf, recommends some reads for someone with a lot of time on their hands. Like someone going on sabbatical; Pedro Antunes,the chief economist with the Conference Board of Canada outlines their projections for Ontario's economy which they now recognize was hit harder than they had first estimated.

Annie Kidder joins the Scott Thompson show to chat about Ford and Lecce's media conference and the preparations for the new school year.  Guest: Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education

Jeff McArthur speaks with Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti on whether kids should be wearing masks all day. People for Education's Annie Kidder discusses virtual classrooms, and a University of Waterloo student questions why his tuition fees are so high.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer this week. She is joined by Jennifer Brown, President of Elementary Teachers of Toronto, Leslie Wolfe, President of OSSTF Toronto and Annie Kidder, Executive Director of People for Public Education. Ontario's continuous changes to the plan for reopening schools in the fall are leaving key stakeholders in the public education system perplexed and concerned. Jane and the panel weigh in. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

How can Canada and other donors direct aid to ensure it is effective in assisting Lebanon to recover from the massive explosion near the Beirut harbour? Nader Hashemi, director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Denver, offers his analysis; Getting ready to go back to school. We find out what's on Olivia Salvatori's mind. She's a mother and a school bus driver. We then hear from Wes Hahn is the Director of Education of the Trillium Lakelands District School Board; Annie Kidder of People for Education talks about the kind of pressures teachers will be under when the school year resumes with the continuing concern about the spread of the coronavirus; Microbiologist Jason Tetro a.k.a. 'The Germ Guy' offers some advice on wearing masks and their care; Good news for anglers: Ashley Rae talks about the resurgence of walleye.

The Ontario government has laid out their plans for the school year, although there are many people who are not happy with it. Guest host Scott Radley talked with Annie Kidder, to get her perspective. Guest: Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education

The Scott Thompson Show – with Scott Radley sitting in The Ontario government has laid out their plans for the school year, although there are many people who are not happy with it. Guest host Scott Radley talked with Annie Kidder, to get her perspective. Guest: Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education - Yesterday, guest host Scott Radley spoke with Wade Poziomka about the encampments around the city, and the 10 day injunction against their removal. Today, he welcomed Councillor Jason Farr to the show, to weigh in. Guest: Jason Farr, Hamilton City Councillor, Ward 2 - Canada has a potential to lose another 158,000 small businesses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest: Laura Jones, Executive VP at Canadian Federation of Independent Business - Today is the last day for a decision from the CFL on how to proceed or whether they will proceed with a 2020 season. Guest: Rick Zamperin, Assistant Program, News, and Senior Sports Director with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the 5th Quarter podcast and radio show

The Ontario government has laid out their plans for the school year, although there are many people who are not happy with it. Guest host Scott Radley talked with Annie Kidder, to get her perspective. Guest: Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education

People for Education's Annie Kidder joins guest host Jeff Semple to discuss the options available for children and parents in September.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annie Kidder, Executive Director and founder of People for Education a non-profit, independent public education think tank on reopening plans by the Ontario Government, and can that be done safely? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The majority of Canadian students are learning online, yet how they are being assessed differs dramatically across Canada. Annie Kidder from People for Education has compiled the provincial policies from coast to coast. She shares the results and offers up her opinion on whether we should be grading during the pandemic.

Kelly chats with Annie Kidder, executive director People for Education.

Annie Kidder of People for Education spoke with Scott about schooling in the time of COVID-19 and Education Minister Lecce's March 31st announcement that school will remain closed until May. Guest: Annie Kidder, People for Education

Annie Kidder, Executive Director and founder of People for Education Executive Director, People for Education – a non-profit, independent public education think tank talks about the Ford Government suggests if they give in to OSSTF's demands it would cost Ontario an extra $7B over the next three years.

Annie Kidder, Executive Director and founder of People for Education Executive Director, People for Education – a non-profit, independent public education think tank about Ontario elementary students' math scores decline on EQAO test

Annie Kidder, Executive Director and founder of People for Education talks about ongoing concerns of funding in Ontario education 

Annie Kidder, Executive Director and founder of People for Education, joined john Oakley to talk about the latest in Ontario education.

Annie Kidder, Executive Director at People for Education, joined Jeff McArthur to discuss.

Kelly chats with the head of People for Education about the changes to the curriculum.

Who is to blame for the poor math scores in this province? Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education(Photo: Steve Ruark/The Associated Press, File)

Yesterday, a shooting at a Texas church saw 26 people killed. When asked if U.S. gun control measures could have been key to preventing the shooting, President Trump replied “Mental health is your problem here”. What is the issue with America's gun culture? Guest: Jooyoung Lee, Associate Professor of Sociology, at University of Toronto, gun violence expert - President Trump has refused to rule out military action against North Korea, saying that the country is a threat to the civilized world. Guest: Simon Palamar. Research Assistant, Centre for International Governance Innovation - Who is to blame for the poor math scores in this province? Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education - After a lengthy campaign by a youth organization, the Ontario Ministry of Education has committed to incorporate financial literacy into grade 10 careers courses. Guest: Prakash Amarasooriya, formerly with the Toronto Youth Cabinet and now a management associate at TD Bank, advocate for financial literacy to be taught

Annie Kidder , Executive Director and a founder of People for Education says the potential for other methods of teaching especially in math.

Math scores flat and falling among elementary students in Ontario

Annie Kidder says it is ‘incredibly important’ to Canadian society that it offer equitable education.

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Annie Kidder speaks at the end of the first day of the 2011 conference at York University. The 15th annual conference explores the issues facing the public education system in Ontario.