Joanna DeJong VanHof
Program Director, Education
Joanna Dejong Vanhof is the Program Director, Education at Cardus. She is a PhD student in educational leadership and policy at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, from which she holds a master’s degree in education. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from McMaster University. Her previous experience lies in educational leadership and governance in the independent education sector in Ontario.
Education
Research Report
Thrive Elementary
A Charter School for Edmonton's Low-Income Families
September 28, 2026
Education
Policy Memo
Memo: Considerations Regarding Proposed Land Use Amendments to Support the Changing Needs of Schools
Calgary's Planning and Development Services Report has recommended amendments to facilitate interim use of unused district school facilities by independent schools and easing regulations for modular classroom use. Cardus is writing in support of these amendments, as they will address ongoing educational capacity challenges in Calgary and enable greater educational diversity.
September 10, 2026
Education
Research Report
School’s Out for the Status Quo
How Ontario's 300+ New Independent Schools Reflect the Desire for Educational Alternatives
April 28, 2026
Education
Policy Memo
Memo: Clarifying Public Reporting of the Alberta Education Student Population Statistics
Cardus is writing to Alberta's education minister to identify challenges within the current methodology of reporting their student population statistics. There is double-counting of student populations taking place that Cardus offers its assistance in resolving.
April 10, 2026
Education
Research Report
Better Together
How Canada’s Independent School Associations Strengthen Democracy and Civil Society
April 1, 2026
Education
Research Report
Enduring Faith
Patterns of Religious Practice and Values Among Religious School Graduates
March 24, 2026