“Education directly influences students’ life chances – and life outcomes. Today’s global, knowledge-based economy makes the ongoing work in our schools critical to our students’ success in life and to Ontario’s economic future. As an agent of change and social cohesion, our education system supports and reflects the democratic values of fairness, equity, and respect for all. The schools we create today will shape the society that we and our children share tomorrow.” (Ontario Ministry of Education, 2010, p. 6)
“Fairness in assessment and evaluation is grounded in the belief that all students should be able to demonstrate their learning regardless of their socio-economic status, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, learning style, and/or need for special services.” (Ontario Ministry of Education, 2010, p. 6)
“Inclusive education is central to the achievement of high-quality education for all learners and the development of more inclusive societies. Inclusion is still thought of in some countries as an approach to serving children with disabilities within general educational settings. Internationally, however, it is increasingly seen more broadly as a reform that supports and welcomes diversity amongst all learners.” (Ontario Ministry of Education, 2010, p. 6)
References
Ontario Ministry of Education. (2010). Growing success: Assessment, evaluation, and reporting in Ontario schools (First edition, covering Grades 1 to 12). Queen’s Printer for Ontario. https://www.ontario.ca/document/growing-success-assessment-evaluation-and-reporting-ontario-schools