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Our schools: parents press for change

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The Canadian public school system based on student progression at individual rates is increasingly criticized by both educators and parents. Critics advocate a departure from child-centered education and a return to traditional instruction on basics such as reading and writing.

Author: Quinn, Hal, DeMont, John, Fennell, Tom
Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1993
Evaluation, Public schools, Education, Elementary, Elementary education

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The long arms of our human-rights commissions

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Canada's human-rights commissions are so zealous in their efforts to correct perceived wrongdoings that their actions sometimes border on the absurd. Various quarters have called on the government to put these commissions, both federal and provincial, under more control.

Author: Small, Doug
Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995
Laws, regulations and rules, Human rights, Powers and duties, Canada. Canadian Human Rights Commission

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Selling illusions: the cult of multiculturalism

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The Canadian government's 'multiculturalism' policy is a well-intentioned effort to foster social harmony and respect for ethnic diversity. Unfortunately, this policy tends to strengthen stereotypes and discourages ethnic groups from adapting to the Canadian way of life.

Author: Chase, Steven
Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995
Analysis, Multiculturalism

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Subjects list: Canada, Social policy
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