Ontario Schools

• Peel school board faces calls for transparency on library ‘weeding’ process

  The board has said that older books, are allowed in schools if they are ``accurate, relevant to the student population, inclusive, not harmful, and support the current curriculum."

  Education

  Sep 14
  
• Ontario schools in wealthier, urban areas see more access to extracurriculars: report

  The report says that while extracurricular activities have largely recovered from being paused during the pandemic, access is lagging behind for those in rural or low-income areas.

  Education

  Sep 5
  
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• Teachers’ unions urged to take arbitration route to avoid strike: Ontario education minister

  Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce is urging three teachers' unions to agree to a deal that avoids a strike.

  Canada

  Aug 28
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• Ontario high school teachers’ union to hold vote on proposal that would avoid strike

  According to the union, if it is accepted, the proposal means there will be no strikes or lockouts during this round of bargaining between OSSTF/FEESO.

  Education

  Aug 25
• Ontario doctors weigh in on screen time and vaccinations ahead of back-to-school

  As parents prepare to send their children back to school, doctors in Ontario shared advice on routine, screen time and the risk of COVID-19 that lingers in the background.

  Health

  Aug 24
• Ontario school boards must report PD day activities, student attendance under new regulations

  Boards will be required to post PD day details on their websites, including the content, presenters and resources shared with educators.

  Education

  Jul 31
• Cursive writing to be reintroduced in Ontario schools this fall

  Relegated in 2006 to an optional piece of learning in Ontario elementary schools, cursive writing is set to return as a mandatory part of the curriculum starting in September.

  Education

  Jun 22
• Advocates, teacher unions call for free school breakfast, lunch for Ontario students

  Advocacy groups, teachers' unions and food banks are calling on the Ontario government to provide a free breakfast and lunch program in schools across the province.

  Education

  May 24
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• Ontario education minister wants teachers to accept private mediation

  Ontario's education minister says he is asking teachers' unions to accept private mediation in order to ensure contracts are in place before the start of the new school year.

  Education

  May 1
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• Announced Ontario education funding not ‘necessarily new money’: Hamilton board chair

  Hamilton's public school board chairs revealed their initial thoughts on the Ford government's recent education funding announcement and the plan to convert underutilized schools.

  Education

  Apr 18