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Most Ontario elementary teachers experienced or witnessed violence: surveyThe Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario says three-quarters of its members say they have experienced or witnessed violence against staff members.CanadaMay 15
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Teachers’ unions ready to ‘mobilize’ if Ford government legislates contractThe four unions representing the province's teachers are in active bargaining with the Ontario government months after the contracts expired at the end of the summer.PoliticsJan 24
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London, Ont. teachers union gives educator insight ahead of back-to-school“It remains to be seen how it will play out,” Craig Smith, president of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Thames Valley Teacher Local.EducationSep 7, 2022
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Unions voice concern about Ontario lifting 5 day isolation ruleThey say that could put people's health at risk, and likely cause further disruptions to learning.EducationSep 1, 2022
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Education union accuses Ford government of ‘fear-mongering’Education Minister Stephen Lecce laid out the government's expectations for the upcoming school year, insisting that students have access to regular in-class lessons.EducationJul 26, 2022
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TVDSB Board of Trustees calls special meeting as staff absences riseTuesday's special meeting of the Thames Valley District School Board's Board of Trustees will feature updates from local medical officers of health to help address staff shortages.HealthApr 8, 2022
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Education union concerned as mask mandates lift in London, Ont.-area schoolsAlong with schools, mask mandates are now also lifted in most public settings across Ontario, including shopping malls, restaurants and grocery stores.HealthMar 21, 2022
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With school year fast approaching, the push is on to vaccinate London students aged 12-17The TVDSB says that students aged 12 to 17 will need to receive their first COVID-19 shot by Saturday to ensure they'll be fully vaccinated by the time school starts.EducationJul 22, 2021
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COVID-19: Southwestern Ontario parents optimistic about possible return to in-class learningOn Tuesday, Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s top doctor, said he would like to see students return to the classroom before the province starts reopening in mid-June.EducationMay 26, 2021
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‘We are in an emergency situation’: NDP calls on province to make schools safer over April breakHorwath said front-line workers like teachers need to be prioritized for vaccines during the break and more safety measures need to be put in place in schools.EducationApr 7, 2021
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