As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to virtual class, some GTA school boards are using the new tool to avoid students losing a day of learning due to bad weather.

York Region District School Board said Elder's Mills Public School in Vaughan is closed as a result of the school struggling to find replacements for teachers who were told to self-isolate.

"The renaming of the school is a way for the board to demonstrate its commitment to racial justice in general and to eliminating anti-Black racism in particular."

“Every time we came to a class we had to put hand sanitizer on, but wearing a mask was the most difficult part of school."

"There exist concerns that our students and staff could be exposed to the virus in airports and other public spaces, while on tour, or potentially even endure lengthy quarantines."

The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario kicked off the week by targeting some of the province's largest school boards.

The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario has announced school boards in Toronto, York and Ottawa will "participate in a full withdrawal of services strike" on Monday.

Mayor John Tory spoke with the media about the tragic crash, promising the support of the city as the situation continues to develop.

Toronto District School Board, Peel District School Board and York Region School Board sent letters to parents Thursday afternoon advising them to make other arrangements if the strike and school closures happen.

According to both the York Region and Toronto district school boards, new agendas have been ordered, and the covers will be replaced at no cost to parents or guardians.