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Ontario education minister open to negotiating changes to class sizes
The government announced in the spring that high school class sizes would rise from an average of 22 to 28 students over four years. Continue reading
Ford government to announce new sex-ed curriculum Wednesday after controversial repeal, sources say
Education Minister Stephen Lecce is expected to make the announcement and will highlight the new plan after the government conducted months of consultations. Continue reading
Ontario high school teachers union says contract talks stalled over dispute with school boards
The union says the school boards want too many issues bargained at the central table that the union argues should be dealt with in local talks. Continue reading
New Ontario Grade 10 career studies curriculum focuses on financial literacy
The province’s new education minister, Stephen Lecce, unveiled the updated curriculum Tuesday at Toronto’s York University. Continue reading
CSPI mandated to consider cohabitation solutions provided by EMSB: minister
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Roberge said he doesn’t believe he will be transferring more schools from the EMSB to the French system, but gave no guarantees. Continue reading
N.S. government terminates Halifax contract with Stock Transportation
The move will end the 10-year contract between Stock and the former Halifax Regional School Board. Continue reading
STF prioritizing classroom size and composition in contract talks
By David Baxter Reporter
The head of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation says pay has been replaced as the biggest issue brought forward by teachers ahead of contract negotiations. Continue reading
Rugby to continue in Nova Scotia high schools
The confusion around the future of rugby in Nova Scotia high schools came to an end on Tuesday. Continue reading
Ontario high school teachers to start first step of bargaining process
Contracts for teachers and education workers at the province’s publicly funded schools expire at the end of August. Continue reading
Ontario government marginally increases school board funding, but per-pupil amount drops
The Progressive Conservative government announced 2019-20 school board funding today. Continue reading