OPSBA’s recent appearances in the news media include:
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Provincial group calls to end school closure moratorium
The Leader – March 2, 2023
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Guidelines needed for school closures in Ontario
CBC Radio, Ontario Morning – February 27, 2023
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Ontario boards want Ford government to end ban on closing, merging schools
CBC News – February 25, 2023
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School boards call on the province to lift ban of school closures
CityNews Toronto – February 24, 2023
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Calls to lift freeze on closing schools
CP24 News – February 24, 2023
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School boards urge Ontario to lift moratorium on closures
The Canadian Press – February 24, 2023
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OPSBA renews call to lift school closure moratorium
BlackburnNews.ca – February 23, 2023
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Ontario ban on closing low-enrolment schools should end, public school association says
Ottawa Citizen – February 22, 2023
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Former RRDSB trustee receives Bernardine Yackman Memorial Award
Fort Frances Times – February 8, 2023
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Former Almaguin, Parry Sound school board chair awarded for dedication
NorthBayNipissing.com – February 2, 2023
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Former NNDSB trustee and chair receives Bernadine Yackman Memorial Award
mynorthbaynow.com – February 1, 2023
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Ontario school boards association ratifies OCEW contract
Blackburnnews.com – January 26, 2023
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Aspin earns outstanding contribution to education award
BayToday.ca – January 30, 2023
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School board sending trustees for training opportunities
BayToday.ca – January 15, 2023
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Board Encourages Professional Development For Trustees
Muskoka411.com – January 13, 2023
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Ontario school boards ratify deal with CUPE support staff
Toronto Star – January 5, 2023
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Public Split on Reconciliation with Schools
93.1 The Border – December 5, 2022
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Improvement Needed In Indigenous Education
92.7 CKDR – December 5, 2022
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OPSBA to announce results of recent Nanos survey
CHCH News Hamilton – November 28, 2022
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‘Transphobic’ school hoax persists, angering education officials, activists
London Free Press – November 28, 2022
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School boards to hold ratification vote after CUPE school staff vote on tentative deal
Toronto Star – November 28, 2022
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Disruptions caused by protest has school board trustees wondering how to hold public meetings
Ottawa Sun – November 26, 2022
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CUPE calls off strike, schools to reopen Monday as tentative deal reached with province
Toronto Star – November 20, 2022
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Report cards are out. The Ford government says it has a plan to help students catch up. Is turning to the private sector a solution — or part of the problem?
Toronto Star – November 15, 2022
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CUPE school workers will walk out Friday even as Ford government passes law banning strike
Toronto Star – November 3, 2022
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Ontario government outlaws school staff strike but unions vow job action will go ahead
Toronto Sun – November 3, 2022
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Province to table back-to-work legislation for Ontario’s 55,000 education workers today
CP24 News – October 31, 2022
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Ontario school boards rethink pronouns on report cards
Toronto Star – October 31, 2022
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Ford government to table legislation that would impose contract on education workers, prevent planned strike
CTV News Toronto – October 30, 2022
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School trustees seek solutions amid low turnout, stranded votes | London Free Press
Dismal as the overall turnout was in London’s civic election, falling to an historic low of one in four voters, the numbers that helped decide who sits on the…
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Litter boxes for students in bathrooms? Schools scramble to get ahead of ‘furry’ internet hoax
Toronto Star – October 30, 2022
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Half of TDSB school board trustees to be new faces following municipal election
City News Toronto – October 26, 2022
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Far-right groups targeting oft-ignored Ontario school board trustee position on the ballot
City News Toronto – October 13, 2022
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What is a school board trustee and why should I vote for them during the municipal elections?
CP24 News Toronto – October 11, 2022
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Read up on school board candidates
St. Catharines Standard – October 7, 2022
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Ontario school workers request no-board report, beginning countdown to strike, work-to-rule
Toronto Star – October 7, 2022
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‘One-third of your taxes goes to the school board. You darn well better be sure you’re voting for somebody who’s going to take care of your kids.’
St. Catharines Standard – October 5, 2022
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This is what happens next after Ontario education workers vote to strike
CTV News Toronto – October 3, 2022
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Ontario school board to ‘adhere’ to ministry directive to ‘honour the queen’
Global News Toronto – September 15, 2022
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What do Durham’s school trustees do — and do we still need them?
durhamregion.com – September 13, 2022
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The pay is low and the headaches are numerous. Do you have what it takes to be a school board trustee?
Ottawa Citizen – September 6, 2022
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‘There is going to be stability and consistency’: Teacher unions expect labour peace — at least for the fall
Toronto Star – September 3, 2022
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‘People need to be patient’: Education contracts set to expire across Ontario
Toronto Star – August 30, 2022
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‘COVID has put an extra load on the backs of trustees’: Few candidates seek school board seats in Simcoe County
Toronto Star – August 12, 2022
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Looking for details about Ontario’s new $225M child benefit? You’re going to have to wait
Toronto Star – August 10, 2022
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Want to help shape Ontario’s public schools for the next generation? Run for school board trustee
Toronto Star – July 27, 2022
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School board trustee races seek candidates with just 1 month until filing deadline
CBC News – July 17, 2022
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Public school board trustee Cathy Abraham returns to OPSBA’s top executive post
Northumberland News – June 23, 2022
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Ontario school boards set virtual learning plans for next year as interest drops
Canadian Press – June 17, 2022
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Provincial association fetes Susan Thayer’s service with ADSB
Sault Star – June 15, 2022
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School board trustee honoured for 25 years of service
Sootoday.com – June 15, 2022
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TDSB wants all Ontario parties to agree to fund pandemic-related deficit
Toronto Star – May 18, 2022
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Could online learning be permanent in public education?
Globe and Mail – May 14, 2022
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Ontario’s education spending to rise next year after funding fell short this year
Toronto Star – April 28, 2022
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Ontario launches pilot project to build schools faster
Toronto Star – April 21, 2022
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OPSBA President Cathy Abraham discusses COVID-19 health and safety (skip ahead to 14:48)
CTV News Toronto – April 12, 2022
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Trustees from different Ontario boards to push for school mask mandates
Toronto Star – April 11, 2022
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Schools are being impacted in Ontario’s 6th COVID-19 wave — but to what extent remains unclear
Toronto Star – April 6, 2022
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OPSBA welcomes federal-provincial child care agreement – good news for children and families
Education News Canada – March 31, 2022
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Toronto teacher says she’ll mask until her last student stops
Toronto Star – March 21, 2022
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Graduation ceremonies and proms must be held in person, Ontario schools will be told
Toronto Star – March 9, 2022
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Ontario is turning to tests, tutoring to address pandemic learning loss, Stephen Lecce says
Toronto Star – February 17, 2022
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Ontario to require school boards to offer remote learning option for one more year
Toronto Star – February 17, 2022
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Ontario reconsiders timelines for loosening COVID-19 restrictions
Toronto Star – February 10, 2022
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‘Really severe challenges’: Ontario school boards struggle with unprecedented staff absences
Toronto Star – February 7, 2022
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When is an absence an absence? New school reporting system needs details, boards say
Toronto Star – January 24, 2022
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Local school boards prepare for return to four-class semesters
Windsor Star – January 20, 2022
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GTA schools scramble to hire supply teachers, fill absences
Toronto Star – January 19, 2022
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Toronto public, Catholic school boards call another snow day for Tuesday
Toronto Star – January 17, 2022
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Ontario students, staff to each get two rapid tests after schools restart in-person
Canadian Press – January 12, 2022
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Ontario schools to notify families when 30% of staff and students absent
Globe and Mail – January 12, 2022
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Millions of COVID-19 rapid tests to be distributed when Ontario reopens schools
Toronto Star – January 12, 2022
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Relief — but also concern — for Ontario families as schools set to reopen
Toronto Star – January 12, 2022
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Ontario schools brace for staff shortages ahead of Monday reopening as Omicron spreads
Globe and Mail – January 11, 2022
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Absent teachers and students is the challenge when school returns, Ontario officials say
Toronto Star – January 11, 2022
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How do you ensure kids are back in class on Jan. 17?
Toronto Star – January 8, 2022
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Ontario could reopen high schools before elementary schools, sources say
Toronto Star – January 7, 2022
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Ontario to fast-track COVID-19 booster shots for education and child-care workers
Globe and Mail – January 6, 2022
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Students learning from home after province flip-flops on return to classrooms
Wellington Advertiser – January 6, 2022
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‘We want our kids in school’: York Region parents, teachers urge increased effort to make schools safe
newmarkettoday.ca – January 5, 2022
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Parents in Ontario scramble with online learning after province closes schools
Toronto Star – January 5, 2022
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As online learning looms in Ontario, school boards face device shortages
Globe and Mail – January 4, 2022
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School Board Association has its own recommendations
Owen Sound Hub – January 4, 2022
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‘We’re not very hopeful’: Local teacher’s federation wants more safety measures in place before in-person learning returns
CTV News, Kitchener – January 3, 2022
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Health experts say provinces neglecting key advice to control COVID-19 spreading in schools
Global National News – January 3, 2022
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Frustrations rise as Ontario schools close, classes move online
Toronto Star – January 3, 2022
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Prioritize N95 masks, vaccinations for students and staff: Ontario Public School Boards’ Association
City News, Toronto – January 2, 2022
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‘They’re scared of going back to school’: Students, teachers and parents concerned with in-person learning plan
CTV News, Kitchener – January 2, 2022
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Ontario pushes back start of school to Jan. 5, cuts COVID isolation period to five days, limits PCR testing
The Toronto Star – Dec. 30, 2021
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Some Ontario school boards proactively prepare in case of switch to remote learning
Global News Radio, 640 Toronto – Dec. 16, 2021
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Students told to bring belongings home in case of switch to online learning
The Toronto Star – Dec. 15, 2021
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Ontario school boards can return to regular semester models in February
CBC Radio, Ottawa Morning – Nov. 22, 2021
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‘Hollywood knows two and a half hours is almost too long for a movie’
CBC News – Nov. 21, 2021
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Many teens still struggling with condensed school schedules, but relief is coming - for some
CBC News – Nov. 21, 2021
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School COVID cases and outbreaks in Durham are rising: What you need to know
DurhamRegion.com – Nov. 20, 2021
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Ontario high schools allowed to return to regular semesters in February
Canadian Press – Nov. 18, 2021
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Ottawa Catholic School Board welcomes return of regular semesters for secondary school students
CTV News Ottawa – Nov. 18, 2021
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Ontario high schools will return to regular semesters for winter term
The Globe and Mail – Nov. 18, 2021
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Union leader welcomes return to semester system
North Bay Nugget – Nov. 18, 2021
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Ontario to allow normal high school semesters; 11 million rapid COVID-19 tests to be offered to elementary and secondary students for holidays
Ottawa Citizen – Nov. 18, 2021
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Ontario giving students rapid COVID-19 tests to take home over holiday break
The Toronto Star – Nov. 18, 2021
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Teachers, students frustrated by continuation of quadmester system
The National – Nov. 16, 2021
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Two and a half hours of biology? Extra-long high school classes have Ontario students and teachers asking for change
National Post – Nov. 14, 2021
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OPSBA Cathy Abraham discusses semester models (skip ahead to 47:34)
CTV Your Morning – Nov. 3, 2021
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Ontario Public School Boards Association calls to end modified semesters
CBC Radio, Here and Now – Nov. 2, 2021
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Durham school board calls for an end to controversial quadmesters
Durham Region News – Nov. 2, 2021
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Ontario school boards association calls for end to modified semesters
Global News Radio, 640 Toronto – Nov. 2, 2021
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‘All the students are drained’: Ontario boards want Stephen Lecce to end modified semesters at high schools
The Toronto Star – Nov. 1, 2021
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Push to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations in schools grows with approval for 5-11 year old kids expected by the end of the year
CTV News Ottawa – Oct. 30, 2021
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Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines a must so our kids lives can be enriched
The Toronto Star – Oct. 26, 2021
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TDSB replaces elementary school guidance counsellors with newly defined role amid opposition from teachers’ union
The Toronto Star – Oct. 21, 2021
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Free menstrual products coming to Ontario schools, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announces
The Toronto Star – Oct. 8, 2021
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Ontario to roll out rapid testing for unvaccinated students in COVID-19 hot spots
The Toronto Star – Oct. 5, 2021
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What to know about our first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The London Free Press – Sep. 29, 2021
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‘It has a big impact’: Toronto students upset as extracurriculars suspended, while Peel, Durham, York go ahead
The Toronto Star – Sep. 9, 2021
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Parents ‘panicked’ as some GTA boards stick to learning model decisions made before latest COVID surge
The Toronto Star – Sep. 4, 2021
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Unvaccinated teachers in Ontario to be tested twice a week for COVID, some at pharmacies
The Toronto Star – Sep. 4, 2021
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TDSB chair asks Ontario government to add COVID-19 vaccine to list of required shots
CBC News Toronto – Sep. 3, 2021
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Jonathan Bradley: The unnecessary rush to mandate vaccines in Canadian universities
National Post – Sep. 2, 2021
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Ottawa students face uncertainty over fall sports as other boards mull safety
Canadian Press – Sep. 1, 2021
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OPSBA President Cathy Abraham’s Open letter to Ford on school vaxx mandate
The Voice of Pelham, Letters & Op-Ed – Sep. 1, 2021
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Survey For Parents with Kids Returning To School
GoNorthumberland.ca – Aug. 25, 2021
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Back-to-school anticipation has become a time of great anxiety for many families
The Globe and Mail – Aug. 21, 2021
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Ontario premier to meet with cabinet to discuss mandatory vaccinations for health-care, education workers: sources
CTV News – Aug. 16, 2021
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School board association calls on Ford government to make vaccines mandatory for staff and eligible students
Barrie 360 – Aug. 14, 2021
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School board association pushing for mandatory vaccinations
Blackburn News – Aug. 14, 2021
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Ontario’s big city mayors call for proof of vaccination system in the province
The Canadian Press – Aug. 13, 2021
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School board association asks Ford to make vaccination mandatory for staff and eligible students
CTV News – Aug. 13, 2021
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Ontario school boards call on province to institute mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for staff
insauga.com – Aug. 13, 2021
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COVID-19: Government to require all federal employees to be vaccinated
Ottawa Citizen – Aug. 13, 2021
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Toronto school board trustees push for mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for staff
The Toronto Star – Aug. 13, 2021
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Masks on, schools told for September as long-awaited provincial guidance unveiled
The Toronto Star – Aug. 3, 2021
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Back-to-school plan includes indoor masking, no vaccine mandate
Toronto Sun - Aug. 3, 2021
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Coronavirus: 'Now is the time' for students aged 12 to 17 to get vaccinated before school, expert says | President Abraham interviewed in video
CTV Toronto - July 28, 2021
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Unvaccinated students will have to isolate longer if exposed to COVID-19, top doctor says | The Star
Toronto Star - July 28, 2021
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UGDSB director of education receives Fred L. Bartlett Memorial Award
The Wellington Advertiser – Jun. 23, 2021
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Guelph public school board director Martha Rogers wins education award
Guelph Mercury Tribune – Jun. 16, 2021
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Toronto school plans drive-in grad, as York board says students to get ‘drive-thru’ celebration
The Toronto Star – Jun. 15, 2021
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Cathy Abraham elected president of school boards association
The Peterborough Examiner – Jun. 14, 2021
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‘Convenient ignorance:’ Canadians’ knowledge of residential schools woefully lacking
The Canadian Press – Jun. 6, 2021
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‘Nope, it’s not worth it anymore.’ Attendance sliding at Ontario’s virtual schools as parents and kids burned out
The Toronto Star – Jun. 4, 2021
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Ontario educators skeptical about government plan to have schools hold outdoor graduation ceremonies
The Canadian Press – Jun. 3, 2021
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TVDSB to proceed with virtual graduations for students in grades 8, 12
Global News – Jun. 3, 2020
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Grad ceremonies are not feasible
Global News Radio, Alan Carter – Jun. 3, 2021
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Economic reopening, schools to take center stage before MPPs break for summer
680 News – Jun. 3, 2021
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Province’s offer of outdoor grads just ‘PR’ – Near North Teachers’ Local prez
North Bay Nugget – Jun. 2, 2021
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Ontario students won’t resume in-person classes until September, says Ford
Ottawa Citizen – Jun. 2, 2021
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Doug Ford wants outdoor celebrations for every grade. Not so fast, say school boardsFord government leans towards keeping schools closed for remainder of school year, sources say
The Toronto Star – Jun. 2, 2021
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Premier Doug Ford announces no in-class learning until September
The Toronto Star – Jun. 2, 2021
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Local boards respond to provincial decision keeping students at home for rest of school year
sootoday.com – Jun. 2, 2021
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Ford government leans towards keeping schools closed for remainder of school year, sources say
The Globe and Mail – Jun. 1, 2021
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Laurier, local school boards partner to offer educators French teaching qualifications
The Expositor – May 28, 2021
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Ontario’s school reopening plans will be revealed ‘in the next day or two,’ Doug Ford says
The Toronto Star – May 31, 2021
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Ontario teacher unions tell Ford to heed experts on school reopening
insauga.com - May 28, 2021
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Decision on reopening Ontario schools will take more time, ‘supercautious’ Doug Ford says
The Toronto Star – May 28, 2021
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Never have the words ‘back to school’ been so loaded
The Toronto Star – May 28, 2021
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Top public health officials in Toronto, Peel, York support return to to school as early as next week
Newstalk 610 – May 28, 2021
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Ford awaits response from dozens of experts, stakeholders before deciding on schools
The Canadian Press – May 28, 2021
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Dr. De Villa responds to Ford’s letter regarding reopening schools
680 News – May 28, 2021
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Ford awaits response from dozens of experts, stakeholders before deciding on schools
680 News - May 28, 2021
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Is it time to reopen schools? Behind the scenes, Doug Ford is uneasy amid conflicting advice
The Toronto Star - May 26, 2021
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NDP MPP calls for halting plans for permanent online learning
680News.com - May 20, 2021
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Student Survey Regarding Online Learning
104.7 Heart FM - May 20, 2021
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Public school board asks students how online learning is going
Blackburn News - May 20, 2021
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Stress, fear and change: Student trustees’ report details pandemic learning experiences of Ontario students
Queen's Park Briefing - May 20, 2021
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'So frustrating': Halton District School Board trustees say Ontario online learning plan a step closer to privatization
InsideHalton.com - May 17, 2021
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Eastern Ontario boards receive $972.6 million for 2021-22 school year
Cornwall Standard-Freeholder - May 6, 2021
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Ontario boosts school funding for COVID-19 safety, mental health support and remedial reading and math
Ottawa Citizen - May 4, 2021
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Ontario school boards will have up to $1.6 billion to spend on COVID-19 costs for the next school year
The Toronto Star - May 4, 2021
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Will Ontario kids go back to school in person this year? Nobody knows.
Ottawa Citizen, Apr. 28, 2021
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Hope wanes that Ontario students will return to in-class learning before the end of the school year
The Globe and Mail, Apr. 26, 2021
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Hamilton school board, union urge province to vaccinate educators
Hamilton Spectator, Apr. 5, 2021
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The Saturday Debate: Should Ontario move to more online learning permanently?
Toronto Star, Apr. 3, 2021
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Hamilton school board chairs cool to province’s permanent online learning plan
Hamilton News, Mar. 31, 2021
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Public school board pressures province to vaccinate education workers during April break
Northumberland News, Mar. 31, 2021
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Doug Ford Wants School Boards To Pay For Signs Promoting Education Spending Even Though He Cut Education Funding
Press Progess, Mar. 29, 2021
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Provincial payouts to parents of students spark debate
Ottawa Citizen, Mar. 27, 2021
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Trustees a link to communities
The Brandon Sun, Mar. 26, 2021
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Educators are not giving budget a passing grade: Cathy Abraham of the OPSBA tells us why (skip ahead to about 28-minute mark)
CBC Metro Morning, Mar. 26, 2021
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Cathy Abraham on CBC Ontario Morning regarding the provincial budget (skip ahead to about 48-minute mark)
CBC Ontario Morning, Mar. 26, 2021 - Part 2
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Ontario school board group calls for teachers to get vaccinated over spring break
The Canadian Press, Mar. 26, 2021
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Online learning could be here to stay as Ontario considers plans to offer it to all students post-pandemic
The Toronto Star, Mar. 25, 2021
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Virtual learning plan gets poor grade from teachers, school boards
Toronto Sun, Mar. 25, 2021
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Doug Ford’s 2021 Budget Confirms Over $1 Billion in Cuts to Education, Ontario School Boards Say
PressProgress, Mar. 24, 2021
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Province boosts Support for Learners payout to $400 for each child up to Grade 12
The Toronto Star, Mar. 24, 2021
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Teachers, education unions criticize Ford government’s move to delay March break
CBC News, Feb. 12, 2021
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Ontario delays March break to reduce virus spread
The Canadian Press, Feb. 11, 2021
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Ontario postpones March break as third wave of COVID-19 looms
The Toronto Star, Feb. 11, 2021
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School board association calls for March break to go ahead
CTV News, Feb. 9, 2021
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Province deciding whether or not to cancel March break this week
CTV News, Feb. 9, 2021
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‘Double-edge sword’ of cancelling March Break, parents and students worry while Ministry considers the idea
CTV News, Feb. 9, 2021
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Is cancelling March break a prudent move — or March madness?
The Toronto Star, Feb. 8, 2021
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Huron-Perth students returning to in-person learning
Shoreline Beacon, Feb. 4, 2021
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Excitement and nervousness as schools in Toronto, Peel and York to reopen Feb. 16
The Toronto Star, Feb. 3, 2021
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Request by PECI student Rhianna Harris gains traction with HPEDSB trustees
The Picton Gazette, Jan. 27, 2021
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Data supports return to school, Peterborough medical officer of health says
The Peterborough Examiner, Jan. 22, 2021
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Schools in only 7 regions to reopen Monday
The Canadian Press, Jan. 20, 2021
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Schools in seven regions — including Grey Bruce, Kingston, Peterborough, Haliburton — to open for in-person classes on Monday
The Toronto Star, Jan. 20, 2021
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Schools to remain closed until Feb. 10 in Toronto, Peel, York, Hamilton, Windsor
The Toronto Star, Jan. 12, 2021
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School Boards Continue To Advocate For Student Success And Well-Being
weeklyvoice.com, Jan. 11, 2021
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Schools in southern Ontario staying closed to in-person learning until Jan. 25
Canadian Press, Jan. 7, 2021
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Ontario curriculum, textbooks outdated in many subject areas, auditor general finds
The Toronto Star, Dec. 7, 2020
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Working vacation in U.S. isn’t working for travelling London trustee: expert
The London Free Press, Dec. 5, 2020
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COVID testing to begin in schools in Toronto, Peel, York, Ottawa
The Toronto Star, Nov. 26, 2020
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Where have all the kids gone? In an unprecedented year, thousands of students haven’t turned up at school
The Toronto Star, Nov. 15, 2020
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Ontario budget adds second round of pandemic payments to families
The Toronto Star, Nov. 5, 2020
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Then & Now: Ever wondered about the people local public schools are named for?
sudbury.com, Oct. 22, 2020
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Cathy Abraham on CBC Ontario Morning regarding teacher hiring practices (skip ahead to 28:55)
CBC Ontario Morning, Oct. 16, 2020 – Part 2
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PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDS LAUD LECCE MOVE ON SENIORITY HIRING
Bay Observer, Oct. 15, 2020
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Ford government revokes seniority rule for Ontario teacher hiring
CBC News, Oct. 15, 2020
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Ontario scraps controversial teacher hiring rule that favours seniority
CTV News Toronto, Oct. 15, 2020
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Ontario Revokes Teacher Hiring Rules Based on Seniority
The Epoch Times, Oct. 15, 2020
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Ontario to prioritize merit over seniority in teacher hiring practices
Fort Frances Times, Oct. 15, 2020
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Ontario will end teacher hiring rules based on seniority, says education minister
Ottawa Citizen, Oct. 15, 2020
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‘Another upheaval:’ Toronto board moving hundreds of elementary teachers online
The Canadian Press, Oct. 7, 2020
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$35 million pledged for Ontario schools in COVID-19 hot spots
The Toronto Star, Oct. 5, 2020
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Ontario trumpeted its $1.3-billion back-to-school plan. But a closer analysis shows it’s all about muddy math
The Toronto Star, Oct. 4, 2020
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Cathy Abraham re-elected as Ontario Public School Boards Chair
PTBO Today, Oct. 1, 2020
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Cathy Abraham Re-elected President of OPSBA
The Bengali Times, Sep. 28, 2020
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KPR’s Cathy Abraham re-elected OPSBA president
The Peterborough Examiner, Sep. 28, 2020
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Teacher shortage prompts call for retirees to return to Ontario classrooms
The Toronto Star, Sep. 24, 2020
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Focus Ontario: Season Premiere
Global News, Sep. 14, 2020, OPSBA President Cathy Abraham joins host Alan Carter at the 11-minute mark
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School pandemic planning ‘a moving, living beast’
Toronto Sun, Sep. 14, 2020
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The Rebel to Rabble Review: Return-to-school plans panned by progressive publications
iPolitics, Sep. 11, 2020
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Spike in Ontario teachers seeking medical exemptions from work amid COVID-19 pandemic
CBC News, Sep. 09, 2020
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Des enseignants en Ontario demandent une exemption médicale du travail
ICI Radio-Canada, 9 septembre 2020
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Ford Government Won’t Provide ‘Daily’ Mask Supply For Students, School Boards Say
PressProgress, Sep. 08, 2020
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Empty classrooms, surplus teachers: Confusion reigns as school year begins
CBC News, Sep. 04, 2020
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Return to School in Ontario – First story features OPSBA President Cathy Abraham
Global National News, Sep. 03, 2020
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Parents scramble to accomodate delayed school start
CBC, Sep. 02, 2020
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Ontario’s school boards will need to ‘collapse’ some classes, trustees group says
The Canadian Press, Sep. 01, 2020
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As enrolment drops, schools are combining classes raising fears they will get larger
The Toronto Star, Sep. 01, 2020
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It’s time to properly invest in public education
The Toronto Star, Aug. 30, 2020
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School boards need to pick up the pace of air quality improvements, Ontario premier says
Canadian Press, Aug. 29, 2020
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Ontario releases new COVID guidance for schools
The Canadian Press, Aug. 26, 2020
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Back-to-school decisions loom for Haldimand-Norfolk parents
The Hamilton Spectator, Aug. 16, 2020
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Boards ‘frustrated’ by Ontario’s school funding plan
The Canadian Press, Aug. 15, 2020
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‘NON ANNOUNCEMENT:’ Promise of cash to lower class sizes no help for Ottawa’s largest school board
Ottawa Sun, Aug. 15, 2020
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Toronto school board pitch for smaller class sizes strikes out. Back to the drawing board
The Toronto Star, Aug. 15, 2020
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ONTARIO SCHOOL BOARDS PUSHING BACK AGAINST LECCE PLAN TO TAP RESERVES
Bay Observer, Aug. 14, 2020
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About a quarter of Ontario parents don’t want to send children back to school, early survey results suggest
The Toronto Star, Aug. 14, 2020
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Concerns raised about what to do if COVID-19 outbreak happens at school
CTV News, Aug. 11, 2020
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Boards trying to estimate how many students will return to Ottawa classrooms in September
Ottawa Citizen, Aug. 11, 2020
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Federal back-to-school guidelines urge phased-in return to classes, face shields for teachers
The Toronto Star, Aug. 8, 2020
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Historic moment in Ontario education as three Black women now lead school boards
Toronto Star, July 20, 2020
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Some Ontario parents planning to keep kids home in September: survey
CTV News, July 16, 2020
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Parents have mixed feelings on return to classes in the fall
Soo Today, July 16, 2020
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Pandemic-rattled Canadians still cautious about everything from schools to second lockdowns, polls say
CBC News, July 16, 2020
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Survey finds some Ontario parents planning to keep children home from school in September
CTV News, July 16, 2020
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Mounting pressure to reopen schools in the fall
City TV News, July 14, 2020
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Waterloo Region health officials to work on back-to-school plan
CTV News Kitchener, July 10, 2020
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Directors of education don’t need to be teachers, province proposes
The Toronto Star, July 8, 2020
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Premier Ford roundup: stage 3, school start, migrant misinformation and Goldie getting shut down
Newstalk 1010 (iHeartRadio), July 3, 2020
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What high school in Ontario could look like this fall: One credit at a time, for five weeks. ‘Almost like summer school’
The Toronto Star, July 1, 2020
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Ontario asks school boards to prepare for three scenarios in back-to-school plan
The Globe and Mail, June 19, 2020
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New technology and mental health funding for OPSBA
Perth Courier, June 19, 2020
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OPSBA statement regarding Ontario’s plans to reopen schools
saultonline.com, June 19 2020
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Ontario says school boards need to plan for three reopening scenarios: online only, in class or a mix
The Toronto Star, June 19, 2020
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Province pledges funding for student mental health to help with COVID-19 stress
The Toronto Star, June 18, 2020
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Ontario schools should reopen without masks, strict physical distancing, says expert report
Ottawa Citizen, June 17, 2020
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Handwashing, desks spaced far apart? Yes. Masks, or physical distancing at recess? No.
The Toronto Star, June 17, 2020
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OPSBA signs deal with secondary school teachers, education workers
Sudbury.com, May 23, 2020
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All 3-year education contracts in Ontario now ratified
The Toronto Star, May 22, 2020
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‘I’m just not going to risk it:’ Ford announces Ontario schools closed for year
The Canadian Press, May 19, 2020
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Remainder of school year will be at home
The Cochrane Times Post, May 19, 2020
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Ontario schools will remain closed until the end of June
The Toronto Star, May 19, 2020
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Reschedule and rescue grads and proms, urges Education Minister Stephen Lecce
The Toronto Star, May 11, 2020
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What about hacking or lack of privacy? Teachers unions share concerns about live video conferencing
The Toronto Star, May 11, 2020
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Ontario asks school board staff to work at long-term-care homes
simcoe.com, May 9, 2020
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ETFO votes to ratify agreement with province
The Minden Times, May 1, 2020
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Ontario schools will stay closed until at least May 31
The Toronto Star, Apr. 26, 2020
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Simcoe County teachers negotiate new contracts
simcoe.com, Apr. 22, 2020
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E-Learning begins for students across Ontario today as COVID-19 closures continue
National Post, Apr. 6, 2020
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Education workers reach a tentative settlement
collingwoodtoday.ca, Apr. 5, 2020
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OPSBA statement regarding the closure of all public schools through to May 4 and Phase 2 of the Learn at Home program
The Weekly Voice, Apr. 1, 2020
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Ontario to close schools until May 4, unveils online learning plan
The Canadian Press, Mar. 31, 2020
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Ontario schools will remain closed until at least May 4. But kids can expect marks
The Toronto Star, Mar. 31, 2020
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With classrooms closed, teachers search for positive ways to connect with isolated students
The Globe and Mail, Mar. 27, 2020
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Tentative Agreement Reached To End Teachers And Education Workers Strike
mymuskokanow.com, Mar. 24, 2020
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Ford says it’s not realistic for Ontario schools to reopen April 6
The Canadian Press, Mar. 23, 2020
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Ontario’s elementary teachers reach tentative agreement with province
The Napanee Beaver, Mar. 21, 2020
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Ontario elementary teachers’ union reaches tentative deal with province
The Globe and Mail, Mar. 20, 2020
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Province reaches provisional deal with elementary teachers
TheRecord.com, Mar. 20, 2020
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Elementary teachers to resume weekly strikes after March Break unless deal reached
The Toronto Star, Mar. 9, 2020
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OPSBA calls for end of school closure moratorium
www.morrisburgleader.ca, Mar. 5, 2020
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High school teachers’ union slams government offer as ‘nothing but losses’
The Toronto Star, Mar. 4, 2020
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In a surprise move, Ontario government climbs down on high school class sizes. Is a deal far off?
The Toronto Star, Mar. 3, 2020
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Ontario Public School Boards Association identifies clear funding priorities to address pressures facing school boards
weeklyvoice.com, Mar. 3, 2020
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Ontario public elementary schools to remain open as union announces new job action
The Globe and Mail, Feb. 24, 2020
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Take Your MPP To School Day
98 the Beach Radio Station, Feb. 23, 2020
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Boards ask province to lift ban on school closings
The Toronto Star, Feb. 19, 2020
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OPSBA 2020 President’s Award goes to ADSB trustee
myespanolanow.com, Feb. 6, 2020
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ADSB Trustee Russell Reid recipient of OPSBA President’s Award
wawa-news.com, Feb. 4, 2020
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Ontario teachers to hold weekly strikes until deal with province reached
The Globe and Mail, Jan. 27, 2020
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Doug Ford government waiting for mediator to restart talks, says Education Minister Stephen Lecce
Welland Tribune, Jan. 21, 2020
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Doug Ford government waiting for mediator to restart talks, says Education Minister Stephen Lecce
The Toronto Star, Jan. 20, 2020
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All four Ontario teacher unions now engaged in job action as talks with province stall
The Toronto Star, Jan. 14, 2020
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Confidential memo raises eyebrows with request for school boards to reduce ‘red tape’
The Toronto Star, Jan. 14, 2020
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Ontario education minister says school boards can delay Grade 9 EQAO testing
Niagara Falls Review, Jan. 9, 2020
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Grade 9 math tests up in the air as rotating teacher strikes continue
The Toronto Star, Jan. 8, 2020
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Ontario high school teachers plan a fourth, one-day ‘Wednesday walkout’
The Toronto Star, Jan. 3, 2020
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Public high school teachers to hold one-day strike on Wednesday
The Toronto Star, Nov. 28, 2019
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Most people think that education funding is more important than reducing debt
mingpaocanada.com, Nov. 26, 2019
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Ontarians don’t support larger class sizes, Nanos poll finds
The Toronto Star, Nov. 25, 2019
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Public opposes Ontario government’s changes to education, poll suggests
CTV News Toronto, Nov. 25, 2019
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Ontario backs down on online high school courses, cuts requirement from 4 to 2
The Toronto Star, Nov. 21, 2019
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Ontario to boost education spending by $186M
The Toronto Star, Nov. 7, 2019
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Cellphone ban in Ontario schools called ‘more hype than substance’
The Toronto Star, Nov. 3, 2019
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Hundreds of Ontario public high school teachers laid off, so far
The Toronto Star, Oct. 28, 2019
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Class sizes ‘unworkable’ – union official
North Bay Nugget, Oct. 26, 2019
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Ford government’s offer to lower class sizes called misleading by union
Breakfast Television, Oct. 25, 2019
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Ontario government partially backtracks on expanded high school class sizes
Canadian Press, Oct. 24, 2019
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Ontario backtracks on increase to high school class sizes
CTV News, Oct. 24, 2019
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Tories offer to lower hike on high school classes to 25 students
The Toronto Star, Oct. 24, 2019
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Sudbury letters: Be sure to vote Monday; seniors, casinos and no planning; plan is garbage
Sudbury Star, Oct. 20, 2019
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Ontario high school teachers approach negotiations in new, transparent way
The Toronto Star, Oct. 12, 2019
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Schools open Monday as tentative deal reached between Province, CUPE
Canadian Press, Oct. 7, 2019
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Deal reached, Peterborough schools to stay open
Peterborough Examiner, Oct. 7, 2019
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School strike averted as CUPE, province reach tentative deal for support staff
Toronto Star, Oct. 7, 2019
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Deal reached! Schools open Monday
Bay Today, Oct. 6, 2019
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Ontario education workers reach deal with province, averting Monday school strike
CBC News, Oct. 6, 2019
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Schools will remain open as CUPE and province reach tentative deal avoiding strike
Daily Hive, Oct. 6, 2019
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Strike averted as education workers reach last-minute tentative agreement
Guelph Today, Oct. 6, 2019
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Breaking: Tentative deal means Niagara schools are open Monday
Niagara Now, Oct. 6, 2019
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Strike averted as education workers reach last-minute tentative agreement
Orillia Matters, Oct. 6, 2019
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Council of Trustees’ Associations (CTA) and the Provincial Government Reach a Tentative Agreement with CUPE
Port Stanley News, Oct. 6, 2019
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Rising rate of sick leave emerges as key issue as school strike looms
Ottawa Citizen, Oct. 4, 2019
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Ontario CUPE Education Workers Give Strike Notice
Huffington Post, Oct. 2, 2019
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Schools prepare, as CUPE support-staff strike set for Oct. 7
The Toronto Star, Oct. 2, 2019
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‘GREAT CONCERN’: CUPE education workers set to launch full strike
Toronto Sun, Oct. 2, 2019
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A big snag in labour talks: Boards want CUPE to take less pay for sick leave
Metro Morning with Matt Galloway, CBC Radio, Oct. 1, 2019
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Here’s what you need to know about education workers’ work-to-rule campaign
Newmarkettoday, Sept. 30, 2019
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School support staff to begin work-to-rule campaign after failed negotiations with province, boards
The Toronto Star, Sept. 30, 2019
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Talks between union and province break down as work-to-rule campaign looms
CP 24, Sept. 29, 2019
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Ontario to lose more than 10,000 teaching positions over five years under Ford government changes: watchdog
The Toronto Star, Sept. 26, 2019
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What Parents Should Know About A Possible Ontario Teacher Strike
Today’s Parent, Sept. 26, 2019
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Ontario school board support staff will be in legal strike position on Sept. 30, a week later than expected
Ottawa Citizen, Sept. 16, 2019
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Grade 12 student can’t get into the physics and calculus courses he needs for university because of teacher cutbacks
The Toronto Star, Sept. 16, 2019
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Negotiations with Ontario school board workers reach critical stage
Ottawa Citizen, Sept. 13, 2019
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Ontario labour board rules against teacher union on bargaining issues
The Toronto Star, Sept. 6, 2019
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Will labour unrest hit Ontario schools this year? Here’s what you need to know
CBC News, Sept. 3, 2019
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Ontario students head back to school amid job cuts and looming labour strife
The Toronto Star, Sept. 3, 2019
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Ontario education minister open to negotiating changes to class sizes
The Canadian Press, Aug. 22, 2019
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Union says teachers’ contract talks stalled over dispute with school boards
The Canadian Press, Jul. 25, 2019
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Ontario high school teachers won’t have a contract before the academic year starts, union warns
CBC News, Jul. 24, 2019
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Ontario teacher contract negotiations already stalled
Newstalk 1010, Jul. 24, 2019
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Teachers’ negotiations stall before they begin
The Toronto Sun, Jul. 24, 2019
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Government moves forward with school repair funding; asks boards to submit funding requests
The Canadian Press, Jul. 22, 2019
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Ontario’s new class size means Toronto, York school boards forced to cut STEM classes
The Toronto Star, July 8, 2019
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Rookie MPP Stephen Lecce takes on a tough education file
The Toronto Star, Jun. 20, 2019
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Ontario government will fund line-by-line audits for 10 school boards, but none have accepted the offer
The Toronto Star, Jun. 12, 2019
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School boards ‘need to get their act together,’ says Doug Ford
The Toronto Star, May 31, 2019
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Teachers’ union claims talks with Ontario government over new contract have hit a snag
The Globe and Mail, May 24, 2019
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High school teacher talks off to a rough start, union says
The Toronto Star, May 24, 2019
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Empty classrooms no more: Durham schools inviting community partners to use vacant space
DurhamRegion.com, May 24, 2019
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Toronto District School Board asked to ‘take a stand’ against Ford government cuts
The Toronto Star, May 22, 2019
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Ford offers millions for municipalities, school boards to review budgets
The Canadian Press, May 21, 2019
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Ford offers school boards and municipalities money to hunt for savings
The Toronto Star, May 21, 2019
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Ministry of Education set to release Indigenous curriculum soon; partners’ input to be added later
CBC News, May 20, 2019
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Budget cuts speed up conversation about school closures
The Toronto Star, May 17, 2019
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Ontario school board group concerned about class size, e-learning
MuskokaRegion.com, April 30, 2019
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Northern school boards fret for future as teaching positions phased out
The Toronto Star, April 29, 2019
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OPSBA advocates for students: class size and e-learning concerns remain
Port Stanley News, April 29, 2019
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Ontario government decreases per-student funding for school boards
Canadian Press, April 27, 2019
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Province cuts per-pupil funding
The Sudbury Star, April 27, 2019
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Ontario spends $330 million to avoid teacher layoffs
Bay Today, April 26, 2019
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OPSBA advocates for students: class size and e-learning concerns remain
Ontario News North, April 26, 2019
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Last year, this Peel high school teacher finally landed a full-time job. This year? A layoff notice
The Toronto Star, April 17, 2019
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As Ontario education funding rises by less than inflation, critics call it ‘rolling back the clock’
The Toronto Star, April 11, 2019
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High school classes of 46? That’s where Halton board warns Ford government changes to education could lead
The Toronto Star, April 10, 2019
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Ontario government to cut 3,475 teaching positions, provincial memos say
The Toronto Star, April 5, 2019
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TAKE OUR POLL: Larger classes mean Durham could end up with 400 fewer teachers
DurhamRegion.com, March 29, 2019
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