The following are documents and statements from the OACS regarding funding faith-based schools. For more information regarding OACS' involvement in legal and political advocacy, click here. |
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"Free Vote" is needed clarification: OACS - October 1, 2007 |
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| The Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools understands Mr. Tory’s clarification of the legislative process for his proposal to fund faith-based schools. OACS believes that because of the work of the proposed Davis Commission and the debate in the legislature leading to the free vote, there will be a better opportunity to make the facts public. Dealing with this important and complicated issue of minority rights during an election campaign has tended to highlight only the extreme. Read more | ||
Click here for Parents for Educational Choice (PEC) commentary. |
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Remarks on faith-based schools offensive - September 10, 2007 |
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The following article first appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on September 10, 2007. Last week more than 13,000 students entered the 78 schools of the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools (OACS) to learn how to be responsible citizens. Besides receiving high quality academics, these students will learn that Christian citizenship includes participating in the economic life of society, obeying the law, respecting the rights and beliefs of others, getting involved in the life of the land by way of volunteering, voting, and generally contributing to the common good. Read More |
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Doing the Math - September 4, 2007 |
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Since the Liberal government revoked the Equity in Education Tax Credit in 2003, Christian school boards have found it increasingly difficult to balance the high cost of Christian education and the ability of parents to pay. Just last month the Lucknow District Christian School made the difficult decision not to open its doors this school year. Furthermore, an increasing number of OACS school communities have serious financial concerns going forward. It is a reality that normal, hard-working middle class Christian families are questioning how long they can continue to pay for Christian education. Read more |
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Expanding public education by including faith-based private schools is |
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Expanding school choice inside public education is a good thing when it includes faith-based private schools. The Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools (OACS) is pleased with the new announcement from Mr. John Tory, the Leader of the Opposition, in which he expands on a platform announced in March. Read more |
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Expanding education in the public interest - April 17, 2007 |
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Expanding education in the public interest would be good for Ontario, is the message of the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools (OACS). In a statement released today, the OACS points to principles found in the 1984 Shapiro Commission Report and practices underway in other provinces as the foundations for a new education policy which would include government support for school choice. Read More |
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OACS Public Policy Statement #5 |
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We believe the following to be deeply relevant for the achievement of equitable school choice in Ontario ... Read More |
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Christian Education: Participating in public education - by John Vanasselt, May 2007 |
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When my son was in grade 2 or 3, he told us about field day at the public school he passed on his way home from Laurentian Hills Christian School. He said, “I wish we were publics. They have better sports stuff than we do.” I asked, “Publics? Who are publics?” He didn’t miss a beat. “Well, we’re Christians, they’re publics.” Aha! The teachable moment! Read More |
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