Both OECTA and OSSTF have new heads who started in their roles on July 1. ...
Category: Education and Training
Education minister distances himself from PC MPP’s musings over virtual learning versus pre-recorded lessons
MPP Gila Martow told a radio show host she was just trying to "stir up a bit of a discussion." ...
Government plans to meet with Indigenous leaders this month to continue talks on improving the curriculum: education minister
The government said it has been consulting with several groups on possible Indigenous curriculum changes, including the Chiefs of Ontario. ...
Education minister announces funding to combat Islamophobia, promises improved Indigenous curricula
The education minister also faced questions about the government's decision to cancel Indigenous curriculum writing sessions in 2018. ...
Education unions calling on boards to say no to hybrid learning
In the hybrid model, educators teach both in-person and virtual students at the same time. ...
Government says school boards can expect guidance on masking, screening, cohorting for extracurriculars in the summer
Meanwhile, the NDP called on the government to release the specific metrics it's using for school reopening plans. ...
Most parents believe kids missed out on a full education this year: Ontario survey
The union-commissioned survey asked parents across Ontario about their experiences this past year. ...
Provincial government extends deadline for math test requirement for new teachers
Teacher candidates now have until Dec. 31 to pass the math test. ...
Ontario Liberals release ‘recovery plan’ for education sector calling for more educators and support
Meanwhile, the government released a plan to tackle the shortage of French-language teachers in the province. ...
Ontario releases new Grade 9 math curriculum as part of promise to ‘end early streaming’ in high school
The new course will roll out in high schools across the province this fall. ...