​Recent polling results show investing in public education is a high priority for Ontarians Toronto, November 25, 2019 – Today, the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) and Nanos Research released polling data regarding several public education issues...

"Our Association supports the use of technology for instruction to enhance student learning and to provide access to courses that otherwise would be unavailable. Ensuring exemptions that reflect individual student learning needs is an essential component. E-learning...

  ​"OPSBA welcomes the promotion of positive dialogue through voluntary mediation to help reach settlements, and continues to be available at the central bargaining table, actively participating in the bargaining process with our education partners." - Cathy Abraham,...

The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that it has ratified the tentative settlement that was reached with CUPE on October 6, 2019.  "Throughout this process our goal has been to negotiate an agreement that is fully-funded, fair,...

Toronto, October 24, 2019 – "We are encouraged that in his announcement today, Minister Lecce demonstrated flexibility on the class size issue. However, we remain concerned with the government's most recent proposal to set the average class size at 25 students. Such...

Toronto, October 6, 2019 – The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that the CTA and the provincial government have successfully negotiated a tentative settlement on central terms of a collective agreement with Canadian Union of...

"This morning CUPE advised the Council of Trustees' Associations (CTA) and the Crown of its intention to engage in a full withdrawal of service commencing on October 7, 2019. School boards across the province are assessing how this will impact our students and...

  Toronto, September 29, 2019 – Regrettably, the mediation among the Council of Trustees Associations, the Crown and CUPE has ended without reaching a collective agreement. During negotiations we have responded in a responsible way to CUPE’s proposals including...

"We are working with school boards to assess the impact of today's class size announcement on students and staff across Ontario who will be returning to class in less than two weeks. The impact of today's announcement may vary from board to board, however based on the...

"All students must be able to see themselves reflected in the curriculum and they must feel valued, included, and respected. We will need some time to fully review the new curriculum," said Cathy Abraham, OPSBA President. "I was pleased to see that the new curriculum...

​ Toronto, July 8, 2019 – Following its Annual General Meeting held on July 5, 2019, in Toronto, the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that Cathy Abraham is returning as President for the 2019-20 school year. A five-term Trustee...

OPSBA had a good working relationship with former Minister of Education Lisa Thompson and her staff and we wish her well in her new portfolio. We look forward to meeting the new Minister of Education Stephen Lecce and connecting as soon as possible to share...

​"Today's news regarding the cancellation of a 'Request for Proposal' for new smartphones is an example of the strong leadership and fiscal oversight of the Toronto District School Board's diligent trustees and staff. It is clear that the governance model of...

  ​"The end of the school year is always a busy and exciting time as some students are about to graduate and others to move schools or grades. OPSBA and our members are preparing to celebrate the many successes in our amazing public education system. At the same time,...

Toronto, April 26, 2019 – The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is reviewing the 2019-2020 Grants for Student Needs (GSN) for impacts on school boards across Ontario but continues to have strong concerns regarding the impact of proposed increases in...

​ "Following today's announcement regarding enhanced support for children with autism, we look forward to the government taking a similar second look at proposed secondary class size changes during the consultation process that has been established. Raising class size...

Toronto, ON, March 15, 2019 - All students in Ontario deserve a strong publicly funded education system and school boards have a legislative responsibility for student achievement and well-being. Today’s announcements covered a number of areas, the most concerning of...

"Today's announcement is a step in the right direction for school boards across the province. The government listened to the input from parents, school boards and other education partners and was responsive to the needs expressed. We're pleased that additional funding...