Ontario Back To School

• Hundreds of doctors sign letter urging Ford government to keep Ontario schools open

  The doctors are recommending protecting in-school attendance by using a 'test-to-stay' strategy, in a letter signed by hundreds of Ontario physicians.

  Health

  Dec 29, 2021
  
• Ontarians waiting on back-to-school plan amid unprecedented COVID spread

  Classes are set to resume in much of Ontario next week, but families still don't know if kids will be learning in school or at home as the government mulls whether to reopen.

  Education

  Dec 29, 2021
  
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• 3rd COVID-19 pandemic-altered school year gets underway for some Ontario boards

  Classes resume today in boards including the Bluewater District School Board, the District School Board of Niagara and the Halton District School Board.

  Education

  Sep 7, 2021
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• Some Ontario school boards taking individual approach to ‘learning loss’ as classes approach

  "Our starting point will be to help students adjust back to in-person learning, ensure they feel safe, and that their mental wellness is in a good place."

  Education

  Aug 31, 2021
• Guelph, Hamilton, Waterloo Region students among those heading back to classroom Monday

  The public health units for Brant County, Halton, Huron Perth, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph and Waterloo Region were among those cleared to return to school on Feb. 8.

  Education

  Feb 3, 2021
• Ontario will publicly report school outbreaks, Doug Ford says

  Under current provincial guidelines, schools are required to report COVID-19 cases to parents online or with a letter home.

  Health

  Sep 9, 2020
• Ontario court rules boy should attend school in person despite father’s objections

  In a decision released late last month, Ontario Superior Court Justice Andrea Himel said the case is one of many such disputes currently before the courts and seeking urgent resolution as schools prepare to reopen.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2020
• Ontario education minister aims to reassure parents after Quebec schools see 47 coronavirus cases

  Stephen Lecce reacted Saturday to a report from the Quebec government that showed dozens of schools — including preschool, elementary, secondary and adult career centres — reported one or more infections between Aug. 26 and Sept. 3.

  Education

  Sep 5, 2020
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• Scott Thompson: Government in ‘no win’ situation with teacher unions

  Scott Thompson says teachers' unions are 'inflaming parents' with their legal challenge to the Ontario government's back-to-school plan.

  Commentary

  Sep 3, 2020
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• Bill Kelly: Ontario’s top doc on the hot seat

  Dr. Williams' guidance on the province's back-to-school plan seems to be the most contentious issue, Bill Kelly says.

  Commentary

  Sep 2, 2020