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Most programs are currently four semesters and under upcoming legislation, teachers' college across the province would be delivered in three consecutive semesters over 12 months.

Beginning in September, teachers will be able to use the money to buy writing supplies, calculators, chalk, art, crafts and tissues, among other classroom supplies. 

Education Minister Paul Calandra has put eight school boards under supervision over the past year, sidelining trustees at some of the province's largest school boards.

The unions representing elementary and secondary school teachers in Toronto said a total of 607 positions would be eliminated, but the school board says it's much lower.

Changes to how new teachers in Ontario are certified are set to be announced next year and will entail a larger practical component, the education minister is signalling.

EQAO results are generally published sometime toward the end of September, offering a snapshot of numeracy and literacy in the province.

While the Alberta government says back to work legislation means school could resume within days, it's also expected to further inflame the dispute with teachers.

The information is contained within a briefing document prepared for Education Minister Paul Calandra in March, which says there are "active audits" underway on both topics.

A Global News investigation uncovered allegations that Canada's vaccine injury program has failed to fully deliver on its promise of 'fair and timely' access to financial support.

Ontario is set to give the minister of education power to more easily put school boards under supervision and require more boards to put police officers in schools.

The budget tabled last week by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy contained a brief reference to spending $55.8 million over two years to train those new teachers by 2027.

The Ontario government is considering shortening the length of teachers' college in order to address a worsening shortage of educators, according to documents.

Parents of children with special needs who have run away from school, the Ontario Autism Coalition are calling for more supports to ensure kids' safety.

The Supreme Court of Canada is set to release its decision today about third-party election advertising rules in Ontario that limit spending.

Some school boards across Ontario are increasing measures to combat alleged sick leave abuse and address rising costs linked to staff absenteeism.

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is showing some contrition to the labour movement following disappointing results in the June 12 election.

The teachers plan to walk off the job on Wednesday in a bid to turn up the pressure during tense labour negotiations with the government.

As of midnight on Wednesday, workers represented by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation engaged in a full withdrawal of services at nine school boards across the province.

Ontario teachers swarmed the front lawn of the legislature Tuesday for a massive protest of a controversial bill that would freeze their wages and cut benefits to battle the province's $15-billion deficit.

TORONTO - Ontario teachers swarmed the front lawn of the legislature Tuesday for a massive protest of a controversial bill that would freeze their wages and cut benefits to battle the province's $15-billion deficit.