Declining participation among young voters, ‘democratic deficits’, the state of volunteerism, and the desire for inclusion and greater social cohesion are being expressed by many Canadians. What is the role of education in developing active citizens? What is the relationship between education, citizenship and democracy?

What is literacy in the knowledge age? How do children, youth and adults become literate? Discover the research, the policies and the practices that support literacy in Canada.

It is widely believed that the 'information age' is revolutionizing the ways in which people work, play, do business, and socialize. What is the impact of ICT on education and learning? How should technology be integrated into education? Is ICT transforming learning altogether?