Toronto, ON, September 26, 2018 - Schools are more than simple bricks and mortar. They are the foundation and heart of their communities. Schools connect students, parents, teachers, school staff, citizens and locally elected school board trustees together in support...

​Fully funded public education must remain a government priority The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) looks forward to working with the newly elected government and premier-designate Doug Ford to ensure a strong, high-quality, publicly funded...

Toronto, June 4, 2018 - The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that Cathy Abraham has been elected President for the 2018-19 school year at its Annual General Meeting held on June 1, 2018, in Niagara Falls. A four-term...

TORONTO, May 29, 2018 – The FSL-Labour Market Partnership Committee has officially released its report entitled, Understanding Perspectives Regarding the French as a Second Language Teacher Labour Market Issue. The report identifies the challenges in hiring,...

Toronto, May 9, 2018 - The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) has declared May 23 Education Day in the province of Ontario. On this day, candidates from the four major provincial parties have been invited by local school board trustees...

​Toronto, March 26, 2018 – The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) considers the 2018-2019 Grants for Student Needs (GSN) announcement a positive step by the provincial government to ensure a strong and stable publicly funded education system accessible...

​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'...

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...

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...

​ 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...

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...

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...

 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...

​ Ontario Student Trustees unveil new video to shine a spotlight on accessibility Toronto, Nov. 15, 2016 - The Ontario Student Trustees' Association/l'Association des élèves conseillers et conseillères de l'Ontario (OSTA-AECO) is unveiling a new video titled "By Any...

TORONTO, June 13, 2016 - The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that Laurie French was acclaimed as President of OPSBA for the 2016-17 school year at its Annual General Meeting held on June 11, 2016. As OPSBA's new President,...

 Toronto, February 21, 2006- Recent world events demonstrate the tragic results when society is fractured along religious and cultural lines. Now, more than any other time in our history, it is crucial that children be educated in a multi-cultural, multi-racial, and...

​ Toronto, March 23, 2006- Funding a strong public education system is the most important investment we can make as a society. OPSBA is encouraged that the Provincial Government has made education one of the top priorities in its 2006 Ontario budget."OPSBA welcomes an...

​ Toronto, April 5, 2006- The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) congratulates Sandra Pupatello on her appointment as Minister of Education and is ready to work with her on solidifying the many positive education initiatives undertaken by the Liberal...