Ontario Schools
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Peel school board faces calls for transparency on library ‘weeding’ processThe 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."EducationSep 14
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Ontario schools in wealthier, urban areas see more access to extracurriculars: reportThe 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.EducationSep 5
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Teachers’ unions urged to take arbitration route to avoid strike: Ontario education ministerOntario Education Minister Stephen Lecce is urging three teachers' unions to agree to a deal that avoids a strike.CanadaAug 28
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Ontario high school teachers’ union to hold vote on proposal that would avoid strikeAccording 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.EducationAug 25
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Ontario doctors weigh in on screen time and vaccinations ahead of back-to-schoolAs 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.HealthAug 24
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Ontario school boards must report PD day activities, student attendance under new regulationsBoards will be required to post PD day details on their websites, including the content, presenters and resources shared with educators.EducationJul 31
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Cursive writing to be reintroduced in Ontario schools this fallRelegated 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.EducationJun 22
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Advocates, teacher unions call for free school breakfast, lunch for Ontario studentsAdvocacy 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.EducationMay 24
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Ontario education minister wants teachers to accept private mediationOntario'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.EducationMay 1
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Announced Ontario education funding not ‘necessarily new money’: Hamilton board chairHamilton'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.EducationApr 18
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