Toronto, December 6, 2017 – The Auditor General of Ontario, Bonnie Lysyk, released her 2017 Annual Report today which focused on a number of value-for-money audits across many sectors including: 'Ministry Funding and Oversight of School Boards' and 'School Boards'...
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Celebrating 29 years of Education Today
2017 12/15 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
Nearly three decades ago, when the Ontario Public School Boards' Association was scarcely a year old, our magazine Education Today began its long run. Throughout its dozens of issues, the publication has always provided high-quality, award-winning independent...
OPSBA’s submission regarding cannabis legalization
2017 12/1 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
OPSBA President Laurie French and Executive Director Rusty Hick presented at the Standing Committee on Justice Policy on Nov. 30, 2017, regarding Bill 174, Cannabis, Smoke-Free Ontario and Road Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2017. To read OPSBA's submission on the...
OPSBA supports EDC regulation review
2017 11/9 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
One of our key strategic priorities is Education Funding. We believe that strong and equitable education funding is a foundational factor in setting the conditions that promote and sustain student achievement. With this in mind, we have made Minister of Education...
New multi-year strategic planning supports for school boards
2017 10/19 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
A new program of strategic planning supports for school boards has been developed. The Ontario Education Services Corporation (OESC), of which OPSBA is a founding member, has updated resources to assist trustees, directors of education and senior board staff in...
Trustees head back to class for Local Government Week
2017 10/16 | Hide From Homepage, Media releases
Toronto, October 16, 2017 – From October 16 to 20, public school trustees are heading back to class for Local Government Week! The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) and its 31 member boards participate in the annual celebration of Local Government Week...
Trustee Professional Development Modules
2017 8/31 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
The start of the 2017-18 school year is the perfect time for school trustees and those thinking of running for office in the 2018 Municipal and School Board Elections to explore our series of professional development modules at...
Actions to address First Nations health and safety crisis applauded, more support needed
2017 7/26 | Hide From Homepage, Media releases
Toronto, July 26, 2017 – The Ontario Public School Boards' Association's Indigenous Trustees' Council (ITC) is expressing concern at the ongoing health and safety challenges faced by Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) students who leave their families and communities on...
Laurie French acclaimed as President of OPSBA for second time
2017 6/12 | Hide From Homepage, Media releases
TORONTO, June 12, 2017 - The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that Laurie French was acclaimed as President of OPSBA for the 2017-18 school year at its Annual General Meeting held on June 9, 2017. President French's depth of...
OPSBA’s 2016-17 Annual Report
2017 6/12 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
OPSBA has released its 2016-17 Annual Report, highlighting our advocacy and work in the past year. Read it today to find out how we've advanced progress on our six strategic priorities since June 2016!
Celebrating Aboriginal History Month and National Aboriginal Day
2017 6/7 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
Aboriginal History Month Each June, Canadians are invited to celebrate the contributions of Indigenous people in Canada by taking part in National Aboriginal History Month events and festivities. Declared in 2009, National Aboriginal History Month is a time to...
OPSBA appoints new Executive Director
2017 4/28 | Hide From Homepage, Media releases
TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of W.R. (Rusty) Hick as the Association's new Executive Director. Mr. Hick will succeed Gail Anderson who is retiring from the role in July after a rewarding...
Ministry launches Rural Education Strategy consultation
2017 4/27 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
On April 21, 2017, the Ministry of Education released details for a consultation on Ontario's Rural Education Strategy. Ten consultations occurred across the province beginning May 5 and ending May 26, 2017. The consultations included invitation-only daytime sessions...
Students Benefit from Stable Funding
2017 4/12 | Hide From Homepage, Media releases
Allows Boards to Deliver Education Programs and Services Toronto, April 12, 2017 – The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) views the 2017-2018 Grants for Student Needs (GSN) announcement as evidence of the provincial government's commitment to the value...
Ontario Public School Boards’ Association condemns anti-Muslim rhetoric and prejudice
2017 3/23 | Hide From Homepage, Media releases
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association(OPSBA) joins the Peel District School Board in condemning anti-Muslim rhetoricand prejudice. “The schools of Ontario welcome and provide asafe place for students who practice the very broadest range of religions...
OPSBA’s 2017-18 Education Funding Recommendations
2017 2/1 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) always appreciates the opportunity to share with the Ministry of Education our perspective and comments as the ministry develops its annual Grants for Student Needs (GSN). Education Funding is one of our...
President French on The Agenda
2017 1/17 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
OPSBA President Laurie French appeared on TVO’s The Agenda on Jan. 16, 2017, for a segment called “An Education For All." The episode examined what school boards across Ontario are facing with regards to tough choices when it comes to closing and merging schools....
Discussion Paper on EQAO and Large Scale Testing in Ontario
2016 12/12 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce the release of its most recent Discussion Paper: EQAO and Large Scale Testing in Ontario. Guided by OPSBA’s 2013-2014 strategic priorities, which included a commitment to promote...
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Statement from OPSBA on Auditor General’s Annual Report
2018 1/16 | Hide From Homepage, Media releases
Toronto, December 6, 2017 – The Auditor General of Ontario, Bonnie Lysyk, released her 2017 Annual Report today which focused on a number of value-for-money audits across many sectors including: 'Ministry Funding and Oversight of School Boards' and 'School Boards'...
Celebrating 29 years of Education Today
2017 12/15 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
Nearly three decades ago, when the Ontario Public School Boards' Association was scarcely a year old, our magazine Education Today began its long run. Throughout its dozens of issues, the publication has always provided high-quality, award-winning independent...
OPSBA’s submission regarding cannabis legalization
2017 12/1 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
OPSBA President Laurie French and Executive Director Rusty Hick presented at the Standing Committee on Justice Policy on Nov. 30, 2017, regarding Bill 174, Cannabis, Smoke-Free Ontario and Road Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2017. To read OPSBA's submission on the...
OPSBA supports EDC regulation review
2017 11/9 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
One of our key strategic priorities is Education Funding. We believe that strong and equitable education funding is a foundational factor in setting the conditions that promote and sustain student achievement. With this in mind, we have made Minister of Education...
New multi-year strategic planning supports for school boards
2017 10/19 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
A new program of strategic planning supports for school boards has been developed. The Ontario Education Services Corporation (OESC), of which OPSBA is a founding member, has updated resources to assist trustees, directors of education and senior board staff in...
Trustees head back to class for Local Government Week
2017 10/16 | Hide From Homepage, Media releases
Toronto, October 16, 2017 – From October 16 to 20, public school trustees are heading back to class for Local Government Week! The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) and its 31 member boards participate in the annual celebration of Local Government Week...
Trustee Professional Development Modules
2017 8/31 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
The start of the 2017-18 school year is the perfect time for school trustees and those thinking of running for office in the 2018 Municipal and School Board Elections to explore our series of professional development modules at...
Actions to address First Nations health and safety crisis applauded, more support needed
2017 7/26 | Hide From Homepage, Media releases
Toronto, July 26, 2017 – The Ontario Public School Boards' Association's Indigenous Trustees' Council (ITC) is expressing concern at the ongoing health and safety challenges faced by Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) students who leave their families and communities on...
Laurie French acclaimed as President of OPSBA for second time
2017 6/12 | Hide From Homepage, Media releases
TORONTO, June 12, 2017 - The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that Laurie French was acclaimed as President of OPSBA for the 2017-18 school year at its Annual General Meeting held on June 9, 2017. President French's depth of...
OPSBA’s 2016-17 Annual Report
2017 6/12 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
OPSBA has released its 2016-17 Annual Report, highlighting our advocacy and work in the past year. Read it today to find out how we've advanced progress on our six strategic priorities since June 2016!
Celebrating Aboriginal History Month and National Aboriginal Day
2017 6/7 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
Aboriginal History Month Each June, Canadians are invited to celebrate the contributions of Indigenous people in Canada by taking part in National Aboriginal History Month events and festivities. Declared in 2009, National Aboriginal History Month is a time to...
OPSBA appoints new Executive Director
2017 4/28 | Hide From Homepage, Media releases
TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of W.R. (Rusty) Hick as the Association's new Executive Director. Mr. Hick will succeed Gail Anderson who is retiring from the role in July after a rewarding...
Ministry launches Rural Education Strategy consultation
2017 4/27 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
On April 21, 2017, the Ministry of Education released details for a consultation on Ontario's Rural Education Strategy. Ten consultations occurred across the province beginning May 5 and ending May 26, 2017. The consultations included invitation-only daytime sessions...
Students Benefit from Stable Funding
2017 4/12 | Hide From Homepage, Media releases
Allows Boards to Deliver Education Programs and Services Toronto, April 12, 2017 – The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) views the 2017-2018 Grants for Student Needs (GSN) announcement as evidence of the provincial government's commitment to the value...
Ontario Public School Boards’ Association condemns anti-Muslim rhetoric and prejudice
2017 3/23 | Hide From Homepage, Media releases
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association(OPSBA) joins the Peel District School Board in condemning anti-Muslim rhetoricand prejudice. “The schools of Ontario welcome and provide asafe place for students who practice the very broadest range of religions...
OPSBA’s 2017-18 Education Funding Recommendations
2017 2/1 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) always appreciates the opportunity to share with the Ministry of Education our perspective and comments as the ministry develops its annual Grants for Student Needs (GSN). Education Funding is one of our...
President French on The Agenda
2017 1/17 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
OPSBA President Laurie French appeared on TVO’s The Agenda on Jan. 16, 2017, for a segment called “An Education For All." The episode examined what school boards across Ontario are facing with regards to tough choices when it comes to closing and merging schools....
Discussion Paper on EQAO and Large Scale Testing in Ontario
2016 12/12 | Hide From Homepage, OPSBA NEWS
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce the release of its most recent Discussion Paper: EQAO and Large Scale Testing in Ontario. Guided by OPSBA’s 2013-2014 strategic priorities, which included a commitment to promote...
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