​The fully updated OPSBA's Guide to Good Governance is now available in print and electronic versions and will be distributed directly to school boards as a resource for trustees and boards as the 2018-2022 term of office gets underway. It will also be available in...

​On behalf of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA), I would like to welcome all trustees to the new 2018-2022 term. At OPSBA, we believe in a strong public education system that is open to all students and governed by democratically elected local...

​The Fall 2018 Special Education edition of OPSBA's Education Today magazine is now available online, featuring columns from OPSBA President Cathy Abraham and Sean McCloskey of the Ontario Student Trustees' Association, 12 Special Education-related stories from OPSBA...

​Registration is now open for the 2019 OPSBA Public Education Symposium (PES), taking place from January 24 to 26 in Toronto! Register now! A message from our Friday morning keynote speaker Michael "Pinball" Clemons Hundreds of trustees, student trustees and school...

​On September 28, the Ministry of Education released their Consultation: Education in Ontario. The consultation asked for feedback and comments on the following areas: Improving student performance in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM Preparing students...

OPSBA Connects is OPSBA's blog featuring articles published as soon as possible after the news becomes available, giving you the Ontario education sector news you need to help make informed decisions at the board level.Check out OPSBA Connects now!

​Municipal and School Board Elections Day was October 22, 2018! These elections included voting for local school board trustee. Trustees play a key leadership role in public education and ensure their local school boards are accountable to parents, guardians and their...

​ The current dialogue regarding the upcoming consultations on the human development and sexual health component of the revised 2015 Health and Physical Education (H&PE) curriculum is very important.  School boards and trustees are entrusted with the safety and...

The Ontario Education Services Corporation (OESC) is proud to officially launch "A Journey towards Truth and Reconciliation: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Trustee Professional Learning Module," a two-part professional development video and resource module for Ontario...

​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 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...

​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...

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...

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...

​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!

​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...

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...

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...