TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - June 28, 2016) - On Wednesday, June 29, the Fraser Institute will release a new study examining the teaching approaches, specialities and geography of independent schools -- schools which operate outside the public system -- in Alberta.
The study, A Diverse Landscape: Independent Schools in Canada, is the first of its kind and categorizes every independent school in Canada, including those in Alberta, where many independent schools are partially funded by government.
A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on Wednesday, June 29 at 5:30 a.m. (Mountain).
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Contact Information:
MEDIA CONTACT/STUDY CO-AUTHOR:
Deani Van Pelt, Director, Barbara Mitchell Centre for Improvement in Education, The Fraser Institute
For interviews with Ms. Van Pelt, please contact:
Aanand Radia
Media Relations Specialist
Fraser Institute
(416) 363-6575 ext. 238
aanand.radia@fraserinstitute.org
@FraserInstitute