Share this Story : Financial Post Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr

Matthew Lau: Ontario should ignore teachers' advice on standardized testing

As per student spending has risen, test scores have fallen. Some teachers' unions don't seem to want parents to know that

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) declares it is “deeply concerned” that the provincial government’s review of its Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) testing “does not include the expertise of teachers.” But the OSSTF has already made its position clear. In its submission to the Ontario government on 2025-26 education funding, it recommended abolishing EQAO. That’s also what it recommended the previous year, the year before that, and even the year before that.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.

Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.

Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.

National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.

Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.

Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.

Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.

National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.

Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account.

Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.

Enjoy additional articles per month.

Get email updates from your favourite authors.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one........

© Financial Post