This year’s report is based on survey results from 1244 schools in 70 of Ontario’s 72 school boards. Three key issues emerged: 1. Students’ mental health is a clear area of concern for schools. 2. Indigenous education is reaching new heights in building awareness and opportunities for all students to learn about Indigenous culture and history, but Indigenous students continue to struggle. 3. An analysis of information from Statistics Canada and Ontario’s Ministry of Education, alongside the survey results, shows that access to things like childcare and arts enrichment, is affected by where a student lives, their family’s income, and the education level of their parents. This gap must be addressed in order to ensure that all students have an equitable chance for success.

Introduction -- School administration -- Guidance counsellors -- Special education -- Physical and mental health -- Indigenous education -- Arts education -- Fundraising and fees -- Childcare -- Beyond the school walls: connecting to community supports -- Methods -- Surveys -- References.