Remote Learning

• School closures didn’t prevent community spread of COVID-19: study

  A report from McMaster University says school closures in Ontario did little to contain COVID-19's spread in the broader community. Vaccination and masking were stronger factors.

  Education

  Feb 16
  
• Online schooling still an option for many students across Canada

  For some, the continued spread of COVID-19 and potential risk of long COVID are motivating factors to stick with virtual schooling.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
  
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• Sir John A. Macdonald Public School closed Tuesday due to heating issue

  The Thames Valley District School Board said in a note to families that an issue with the heating system in the building has resulted in the school to switch to remote learning.

  Canada

  May 2, 2023
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• TVDSB and LDCSB to continue with remote learning Monday amid CUPE strike

  Students of the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) will continue with remote learning next week "until further notice," TVDSB said Sunday. 

  Education

  Nov 6, 2022
• ‘We’re ready for a normal school year’: Most Ontario students return without COVID restrictions

  Students in Ontario, who resume class Tuesday or Wednesday depending on the district, will be able to attend class without wearing a mask, while in-person will trump remote.

  Education

  Sep 6, 2022
• Scarborough Grade 8 teacher uses hip hop to teach language arts to students

  When his students returned to in-person learning, Mr. Grandsoult noticed that they were struggling. So, to keep them engaged and to make learning fun again, he 'schooled' them.

  Education

  Jun 9, 2022
• Another Sarnia high school switches to remote learning after threatening message

  Sarnia police are investigating a threatening message left at Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School. The school moved to remote learning on Thursday.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2022
• Cree students at John Abbott College mark special milestone

  A group of Cree students at John Abbott College in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue west of Montreal, is marking a special milestone after completing program.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2022
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• Toronto Board of Health report outlines pandemic impact on children, young people

  A report from the Toronto Board of Health is looking at the health impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children and youth.

  Health

  Apr 11, 2022
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• Ontario school boards required to offer remote learning option for 2022-2023

  As well, the province said standardized EQAO tests will resume for Grades 3 and 6, and those results will form a new baseline against which to measure targets.

  Education

  Feb 17, 2022