The Ontario government is investing more than $180 million to help students across the province improve their math, reading and writing skills.
Education Minister Steven Lecce made the announcement on Sunday too many children have been falling behind and making the boost in funding will be designed to deliver better schools, better jobs and outcomes for children.
“To boost the skills that actually matter to the success of your child. Back to basics, back to learning what matters most so that your children can graduate, own a home and get a good paying job” said Lecce.
The investment will bring on 1000 more educators, 300 for supporting math and 700 for literacy development.