Source

About Source

Public Education Source is your guide to the key issues affecting public education in Canada. Produced by the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE), the podcast delves into the stories that shape our public education system and explores ideas to strengthen it for the future. Le balado Source de l’éducation publique vous guide à travers les grandes questions qui touchent l’éducation publique au Canada. Produit par la Fédération canadienne des enseignantes et des enseignants (CTF/FCE), il s’inspire des récits qui façonnent notre éducation publique et explore les pistes qui nous permettront de mieux la préparer pour l’avenir.

Publisher

CTF/FCE

Category

education · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Feb 2022

Latest episode

11 May 2026

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 May 2026

   Parachute Digs into Why Teachers Feel Undervalued

   In this episode, Dr. Nichole Grant (CTF/FCE’s Director of Research) and Rolf-Carlos Klausener (CTF/FCE’s Strategic Communications Coordinator) discuss the fourth edition of the Parachute Survey. They unpack the theme of this edition, why it matters, and how educators can share their voices. This edition of Parachute runs until May 21, 2026. 📝 Take the survey: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50558135/3770502fbde2 📊 View findings from past editions on class size, retention, violen...

2. 

   27 Apr 2026

   EVENT REPLAY: Violence in Schools: Beyond Quick Fixes | REDIFFUSION : La violence à l’école : À quand un vrai remède?

   On April 14, 2026, the CTF/FCE’s Source podcast presented a live national panel discussion, entitled “Violence in Schools: Beyond Quick Fixes”. Speakers: Introduction by Dr. Darcy Santor, Cross-Appointment Professor, University of OttawaÉric Pronovost, President, Federation of School Support Staff (FPSS-CSQ)Sherry-Ann Bowen-Gordon, Provincial Executive Officer, Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO)Norberta Heinrichs, President, British Columbia School Counsellors’ Associ...

3. 

   1 Apr 2026

   National Panel Discussion | Violence in Schools: Beyond Quick Fixes

   On Tuesday, April 14 at 17:00 (ET), tune in for “Violence in Schools: Beyond Quick Fixes”: a livestreamed, national panel discussion presented by the CTF/FCE’s Source Podcast. This discussion will explore what violence in schools looks like, why it’s a growing problem, and the solutions needed to make schools safer for educators and students alike. Register to attend virtually via Zoom: https://www.ctf-fce.ca/events/violence-in-schools-beyond-quick-fixes/ Tickets are free! Share your fe...

Who has been a guest on Source

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Haldis Holst
• Carol Sarich
• Dr Ken Montgomery

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

106,966

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

41

Social presence

94

YouTube

76

Engagement

60