OPSBA’s recent appearances in the news media include:
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Moratorium on school closures eating into 'limited school renewal funding': ministry docs
The Trillium - October 3, 2024
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De plus en plus de conseils scolaires en Ontario sont déficitaires
Radio Canada - October 3, 2024
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More Ontario school boards in deficit, using reserves: ministry documents
Canadian Press - October 3, 2024
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School closure ban means Ontario boards spending ‘limited’ funds to keep buildings open: docs
Global News - October 3, 2024
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Contract for school principals and vice-principals
My Espanola Now - October 2, 2024
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OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with Principals and Vice-Principals
Fort Frances Times - October 1, 2024
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024: ‘We have not come as far as many would have hoped,' Indigenous issues advocates, experts warn Canadians
Yahoo News - September 30, 2024
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Ford government warns schools to watch ‘political biases’ ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary
Global News - September 27, 2024
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Truth And Reconciliation Week: A Time To Recognize The Vital Role Of Indigenous Trustees In Ontario’s Public Education System
Muskoka 411 - September 24, 2024
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Ford government risking the reading skills of thousands of kindergarten students, human rights report says
Toronto Star - September 5, 2024
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School bus operators warn of delays and cancellations saying Ford government’s new funding falls short
Toronto Star - August 30, 2024
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How Decades of Underfunding Eroded Toronto’s Schools
The Local - August 29, 2024
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Todd Smith steps down as education minister, Jill Dunlop takes over
The Trillium - August 16, 2024
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School boards association ratifies tentative agreement with EWAO
Thorold Today - June 10, 2024
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Doug Ford's 'red-tape' cuts save Ontario developers $400M a year
CBC News - July 2, 2024
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Many Ontario school boards, including here, struggling in 'very difficult budget year'
Sootoday.com – June 29, 2024
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Hundreds of Ontario schools with the same aging concrete as the Ontario Science Centre are being monitored
Toronto Star - June 25, 2024
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Unions pan Thames Valley board's deficit-fighting plan to slash 124 jobs
London Free Press - June 11, 2024
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TDSB employees’ use of sick days is well above average. Now the board is taking aim at its ‘pervasive absenteeism’
Toronto Star - June 11, 2024
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School boards association ratifies tentative deal with support staff
Halton Hills Today - June 11, 2024
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School trustee crunches the numbers, accuses province of favouring Catholic boards with capital funding
The Trillium - June 12, 2024
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Canadian school boards take on social media giants
Focus - June 11, 2024
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The person leading your child’s classroom may be a parent, grandparent or lunchroom supervisor — not an actual teacher
Toronto Star - June 8, 2024
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Insiders say Doug Ford’s cabinet shuffle reveals anger at surprise kaffiyeh ban, confidence he’ll be exonerated in RCMP Greenbelt probe
Toronto Star - June 7, 2024
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School Of Thought: Breaking down Ontario public school funding
Ottawa Citizen - June 4, 2024
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Changing a tire? First aid? Ontario is getting ready to update its home ec courses — and wants your input on what needs to change
Toronto Star - June 3, 2024
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When did speaking your language make a difference?
CBC Radio - May 30, 2024
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The Ford government wants to curb kids’ access to harmful online content, and has asked Snapchat and Instagram to help
Toronto Star - May 9, 2024
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A Toronto school is combining three grades in one class. Parents are ‘very frustrated’
Toronto Star - May 8, 2024
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Ontario students will suffer from Ford government’s education funding shortfalls, school boards warn
Toronto Star - May 8, 2024
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This school board installed vaping detectors to help kids break the habit. Here’s how its experiment worked — and what other schools can learn from it
Toronto Star - May 5, 2024
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Province unveils education plan to help bridge skilled labour gap
CBC Up North - May 1, 2024
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Ontario unveils new fast-track plan for teens who want a trades career. Here’s how it will work
Toronto Star - May 1, 2024
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Ontario to issue tougher policies for cellphone use and vaping in schools
The Globe and Mail - April 27, 2024
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Ontario to introduce tough new limits on cellphones in schools: sources
Toronto Star - April 27, 2024
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Local school boards brace for fallout as retired teachers' hours slashed
London Free Press - April 8, 2024
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TDSB wants to shut down some schools — but Ontario’s education minister rejected its request
Toronto Star - April 8, 2024
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‘You’re a wizard’: Education minister announces $1.3 billion in school construction funding during Oakville visit
insidehalton.com - April 4, 2024
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Ontario commits $1.3B to build or expand 60 schools, including in the GTA
Toronto Star - April 4, 2024
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Ontario puts $1.3 billion toward building schools, child-care spaces
Canadian Press - April 4, 2024
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Ontario school boards sue Snapchat, TikTok and Meta for $4.5 billion, alleging they're deliberately hurting students
Toronto Star - March 28, 2024
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Ottawa's foreign student crackdown will cost colleges billions, Ontario budget reveals
Toronto Star - March 26, 2024
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Limit for retired teachers trimmed back to 50 days of work a year
Ottawa Citizen - March 20, 2024
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Ontario asks retired teachers to work more. Teachers' federation says this has to stop
Canadian Press - March 19, 2024
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Federation opposes proposal to boost number of days retired Ontario teachers can work in classrooms
The Globe and Mail - March 18, 2024
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Misbehaving school board trustees could lose 25% of pay under provincial proposal
Toronto Star - February 29, 2024
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Significant Addition to History Classes
YourTV North Bay - February 9, 2024 (click on North Bay if the menu comes up)
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Ontario Mandates Black History Education: A New Chapter in Diverse Curriculum
SDG and A Cornwall Seeker - February 9, 2024
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Ford government to introduce mandatory Black history lessons in Grades 7, 8 and 10
Toronto Star - February 8, 2024
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Ontario bringing in ‘back-to-basics’ curriculum for kindergarten students
The Globe and Mail - January 23, 2024
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Doug Ford government to revamp full-day kindergarten curriculum
Toronto Star - January 23, 2024
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A 'crisis' in GTA school staffing shortages is leading to cancelled classes, burnout and mounting pressures. Principals are sounding the alarm
Toronto Star - January 7, 2024
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'They are elected by people': Trustees still weighing new media policy that could limit their own ability to speak freely
Hamilton Spectator - December 19, 2023
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Agreement reached with ETFO teachers
Baytoday.ca - December 19, 2023
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ETFO and province reach tentative deal for elementary teachers, but some issues remain
The Trillium - November 21, 2023
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Ontario’s elementary teachers reach tentative agreement with province
The Globe and Mail - November 21, 2023
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Ontario and elementary teachers reach tentative deal, averting strikes in public schools: sources
Toronto Star - November 21, 2023
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Hamilton school board breaks living wage pledge
Hamilton Spectator – November 4, 2023
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Ontario high school teachers finish contract talks without wage deal: ‘The Ford government is still refusing to invest in education’
Toronto Star – October 26, 2023
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New education workers agreement only solves one piece of crisis puzzle facing local schools, says union
The Peterborough Examiner – October 25, 2023
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OPSBA Ratifies Agreement Reached With ETFO Education Workers
Muskoka 411 – October 24, 2023
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Ontario elementary school education workers vote in favour of 4-year contract deal
Toronto Star – October 23, 2023
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OPSBA Reps Tour NNDSB Facilities, Observe Programs
muskoka411.com – October 17, 2023
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Closed in, stuffy and disconnected: Why do Hamilton schools have so many portables?
Hamilton Spectator – October 17, 2023
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Indigenous student trustees to meet for first time in the Sault
Sootoday.com – October 12, 2023
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Want to weigh in about the Ford government’s new changes to schools and skilled trades? Here’s your chance
Toronto Star – October 4, 2023
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Ontario kids are now taught Indigenous curriculum earlier. Here’s why that matters, say advocates
CBC News Toronto – September 30, 2023
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What is being done in Ontario schools to meet calls of the Truth and Reconciliation commission.
CBC Radio, Ontario Morning – September 29, 2023
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Is your school closed on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
CBC Kids News – September 22, 2023
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Ontario reaches tentative deal with elementary education workers
CTV News Toronto – September 22, 2023
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Tentative Agreement Reached With ETFO Education Workers
Muskoka 411 – September 22, 2023
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Ontario reaches tentative deal with 3,500 elementary school education workers
Toronto Star – September 22, 2023
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‘Get back to basics,’ Ontario education minister urges Ottawa school board
CTV News Ottawa – September 12, 2023
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Citing unprecedented growth, elementary school in London, Ont., caps enrolment
Canadian Press – August 22, 2023
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Ontario government needs ‘overarching lens’ on $60-billion worth of school property, minister says
The Globe and Mail – August 3, 2023
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Ontario school boards must now report PD day activities, student attendance
Canadian Press – August 1, 2023
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Ontario’s ‘back to basics’ push in education: Here’s what you need to know
CBC News – August 1, 2023
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Ontario school boards will have to disclose activities for PA days come September
CTV News Toronto – July 31, 2023
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School boards to give parents more transparency on PA days
Global News – July 31, 2023
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Dewar, Hunda receive awards from school board association
sudbury.com – July 4, 2023
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‘I’m tired.’ Parents, students disheartened after anti-Pride protests lead to empty desks at some Ontario schools
Toronto Star – June 2, 2023
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OPSBA President Cathy Abraham re School Board Meetings
CTV Your Morning – May 31, 2023
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Some Ontario school boards are limiting access to public meetings. It’s a complex issue — here’s why
CBC News – May 27, 2023
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Mixed opinions about education bill
kenoraonline.com – May 15, 2023
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Do Ontario Schools Need to Go Back to Basics?
TVO, The Agenda – May 9, 2023
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In the wake of raucous public meetings, Ottawa’s largest school board has clarified the rules for speakers
Ottawa Citizen – May 3, 2023
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‘Kids don’t live in a basic world’: Public school board trustees express concerns with proposed legislation
Peterborough Examiner – April 27, 2023
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The Ford government wants the power to force school boards to share space. How could that work?
Toronto Star – April 23, 2023
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Concerns raised over provincial educational budget — ‘we’re still falling behind’
St. Catharines Standard – April 22, 2023
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‘There will be an impact’: Ford government shortchanging school boards, unions say
Toronto Star – April 20, 2023
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Confusion, lack of clarity for Niagara school board trustees following tabling of provincial education bill
Toronto Star – April 18, 2023
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Ontario seeks to gain more control over school boards in student achievement, teacher education
CBC – April 17, 2023
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Ontario to give itself more powers over school boards and sale of unused property for housing
CTV News Toronto – April 17, 2023
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Ontario seeks to set priorities for school boards on student achievement
The Canadian Press – April 17, 2023
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Ontario plans to take more control over school boards with new legislation
The Globe and Mail – April 17, 2023
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No school closures but more provincial control with new education bill
Petrolia Lambton Independent – April 17, 2023
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Ford government says it will take more control of school boards ‘to refocus on what matters’
Toronto Star – April 17, 2023
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Ontario has a shortage of skilled trades workers. Will its plan to attract high school students put their education at risk?
Toronto Star – April 8, 2023
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Proposed fees for new schools will be passed on to homebuyers: Developer
London Free Press – March 30, 2023
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SDG adopts terms of reference for its education committee
Morrisburg Leader – March 22, 2023
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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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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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High school teachers’ union warns of labour ‘disruption’ in fall over class-size changes
The Toronto Star, March 21, 2019
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Ford government to tweak autism program overhaul amid intense pressure
The Toronto Star, March 21, 2019
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Ontario government announces new supports for schools ahead of change to autism program
The Globe and Mail, March 11, 2019
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Ford government to boost school funding by $12,300 for every child with autism who enters the system
The Toronto Star, March 11, 2019
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“A letter isn’t enough:’ Durham public school trustees gear up to fight back on autism changes
DurhamRegion.com, March 8, 2019
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Near North teachers ‘nervous, greatly concerned’
North Bay Nugget, March 7, 2019
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Ford government advises school boards to freeze hiring
The Star, February 28, 2019
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Interview with OPSBA President Cathy Abraham
Ontario Morning from CBC Radio (interview begins at 2:15 mark), February 28, 2019
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Ontario school boards seek additional supports in wake of changes to provincial autism program
The Globe and Mail, February 27, 2019
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Autism therapists warned of looming layoffs under Ford government overhaul
The Toronto Star, February 27, 2019
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Ontario’s New Autism Policy Will Overwhelm Schools, Advocate Says
Canadian Press, February 11, 2019
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Ontario’s education minister won’t commit to keeping class sizes capped
CBC News, January 24, 2019
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Boards of education across the province learn of funding cuts after 4:30 pm on a Friday afternoon
Burlington Gazette, December 18, 2018
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Ontario education cuts to hit vulnerable youth the most, students say
Toronto Star, December 18, 2018
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‘Tremendous’ growth in French immersion at Durham Catholic schools, yet shortage of French teachers
DurhamRegion.Com, December 4, 2018
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Cities urged to put more distance between pot shops and schools
Toronto Star, November 19, 2018
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TLDSB Teaching Social Skills to Students With Autism Using a Robot
My Muskoka Now, November 15, 2018
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Province looking for clear rules on service dogs in schools
Toronto Star, October 30, 2018
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Toronto District School Board poised for major turnover
Toronto Star, October 22, 2018
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Pressure increases on Ontario to ban vaping displays to protect teens from addiction
Toronto Star, October 12, 2018
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Soaring temps lead to sweltering classrooms in Ontario
The Canadian Press, September 5, 2018
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‘Hard to get people engaged:’ Three Durham school trustee seats already won with no contest
DurhamRegion.com, August 30, 2018
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Educators slam Ford’s ‘snitch line’ for teachers who defy sex ed rollback
Toronto Star, August 23, 2018
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Ontario school boards still in the dark on sex-ed teaching plan: association
National Post (via the Canadian Press), August 16, 2018
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Ontario freezes pay of public sector execs making $100 K or more
Windsor Star (via the Canadian Press), August 15, 2018
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Ontario government freezes salaries of public sector executives
The Globe and Mail, August 15, 2018
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Ontario’s largest teachers’ union says it will defend educators who use updated sex-ed curriculum
The Globe and Mail, August 13, 2018
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Sault boards talk about sex-ed and common sense
The Sault Star, July 24, 2018
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Scrapped sex education curriculum could lead to harm and bullying, says Peterborough advocate
mykawartha.com, July 17, 2018
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Ford government scraps controversial Ontario sex-ed curriculum
The Globe and Mail, July 12, 2018
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Rainbow board’s student trustee recognized by provincial body
Sudbury.com, July 7, 2018
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National school board conference held in Halifax, hosted by Ontario school board
Halifax Today, July 5, 2018
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National school board conference ‘opens a scab’ for former chair of defunct Halifax school board
StarMetro Halifax, July 3, 2018
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Awkward! National school board conference comes to Nova Scotia
The Coast, July 1, 2018
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French teachers in high demand as popularity of immersion programs soars
Toronto Star, June 27, 2018
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School board group urges Doug Ford to keep sex-ed curriculum he says he’ll repeal
Toronto Star, June 8, 2018
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Waterloo Region trustee wins support to lobby for rights for kids with ADHD
Cambridge Times, June 6, 2018
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Abraham elected OPSBA President
Quinte News, June 4, 2018
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Retiring Peel school board chair honoured for 3 decades of dedication
Brampton Guardian, June 3, 2018
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Rural school closures hit Ontario hard, major parties promise change
CTV News Toronto, June 2, 2018
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New Report Identifies Key Factors in French as a Second Language (FSL) Teacher Shortages in Ontario
The Asian Connections, June 2, 2018
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All candidates forum to focus on education
My North Bay Now, May 22, 2018
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School bulletin with LHS 75, Ron Felsen and Shelley Laskin
The South Bayview Bulldog, May 10, 2018
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OPSBA Declares May 23 Education Day
Port Stanley News, May 9, 2018
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School board upset it wasn’t consulted on location of Guelph’s marijuana store
GuelphToday.com, Apr. 20, 2018
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Pot shop, or no pot shop?
Caledon Enterprise (Metroland Media Group), Apr. 18, 2018
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Hamilton says province should keep pot shops away from schools, pedestrians and LRT
CBC News, Apr. 17, 2018
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Premier asks for community consultation on cannabis store locations
Toronto Star, Apr. 16, 2018
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Wynne wants answers on Toronto cannabis store location near school
CBC Toronto (from the Canadian Press), Apr. 12, 2018
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Ontario’s first four pot shops to be located in Toronto, Kingston, Guelph and Thunder Bay
Toronto Star, Apr. 12, 2018
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Ontario Liberals promise $300-million to support special education
The Globe and Mail, Mar. 27, 2018
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Special education gets $300 million funding boost
The Toronto Star, Mar. 26, 2018
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All welcome here
OPSBA Letter to the Editor, The Globe and Mail, Feb. 20, 2018
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Ontario school boards intensify spending war to lure students, maintain funding
The Globe and Mail, Feb. 14, 2018
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Trustees recognized by public school boards association
The Wellington Advertiser, Feb. 2, 2018
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Why we’re so proud of Bruce and Susan
Guelph Today, Jan. 29, 2018
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Guelph public school board trustees honoured for 25-plus years of service
Guelph Mercury Tribune, Jan. 29, 2018
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School boards seek raises for executives as province ends a six-year pay freeze
The Ottawa Citizen, Jan. 16, 2018
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Auditor takes aim at Wynne’s government over spending, waste, lax oversight
The Star, Dec. 6, 2017
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School boards association raises question of store locations
North Bay Nugget, Nov. 15, 2017
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Peterborough-area public school board supports move to suspend EQAO testing this school year
Durham Region News, Oct. 30, 2017
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TDSB trustees want marijuana sales kept away from schools
The Toronto Star, Oct. 19, 2017
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Solution for school bus driver shortage so far eluding Hamilton boards
Hamilton Spectator, Oct. 19, 2017
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Long time Algoma District School Board Trustee and Chair wins prestigious award
Saultonline.com, Oct. 15, 2017
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Give math strategy time: Hunter
Sault Star, Oct. 13, 2017
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Peel Board wants province to cancel EQAO tests this year
The Toronto Star, October 11, 2017
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Minister speaks at Sault conference
Sault Star, September 20, 2017
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Half of Grade 6 students failed to meet province’s math standard for 2nd year
CBC Toronto, August 30, 2017
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Ontario elementary teachers’ union calls for renaming John A. Macdonald schools
CTV, August 25, 2017
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Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario calls on province to rename John. A Macdonald schools
Toronto Sun, August 24, 2017
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A legacy under scrutiny
CTV National News, August 24, 2017
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Ontario elementary teachers’ union want to rename John. A Macdonald schools
Canadian Press, August 24, 2017