Can Merit and Equity Co-Exist in Public Education? | The Agenda

In Ontario eduction, we want to reward students who work hard in their spare time to develop other skills such as playing a musical instrument, joining the choir, or becoming good dancers. But we also want to ensure that all kids, regardless of their circumstances, get a chance to experience those enriching activities, too. Can that be done? Can we have both merit and equity in public education?
00:00 Intro
00:55 Lottery system
06:40 A more equitable system?
07:50 Student experience
10:50 Consultation?
12:15 Responding to criticism
14:05 Does effort matter?
15:15 Investing in students
16:30 Balancing merit and equity
19:14 Revisiting the lottery
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