The common name for the report comes from its two co-chairman: Emmett Hall, a judge of the Supreme Court of Canada, and Lloyd A. Dennis, a former school principal.
The report cautioned that form can overtake function and that new educational programs must be constantly reappraised.
The Committee was told of inflexible programs, outdated curricula, unrealistic regulations, regimented organization, and mistaken aims of education.
We heard from alienated students, frustrated teachers, irate parents, and concerned educators.
Many public organizations and private individuals have told us of their growing discontent and lack of confidence in a school system which, in their opinion, has become outmoded and is failing those it exists to serve."