PEQAB recommended against the controversial bid for university status, and the minister followed suit. ...
Category: Education and Training
Stress, fear and change: Student trustees’ report details pandemic learning experiences of Ontario students
Many students said quadmesters and octomesters were stressful, while some said they prefer the new systems. ...
‘I think that would be enormously beneficial,’ says epidemiologist calling for outdoor schooling in June
Stakeholders said it's complicated and questioned how feasible this would be. ...
Board to recommend fate of McVety’s university application meets tomorrow
Officials remained tight-lipped on what to expect. ...
Teacher candidates voice frustration with rollout of mandatory math test
The mandatory math test for new teachers will start to be administered next week. ...
Ontario to offer students option to learn remotely for 2021-22 school year
The province also unveiled details on education funding including $1.6 billion in "COVID-19 resources." ...
‘They’re scared, they’re frustrated’: Calls to prioritize child-care workers for vaccines continue
Child-care centres have been writing to elected officials in recent weeks calling for them to prioritize their front-line staff. ...
School boards preparing to welcome some special needs students back into classrooms as all regions shift to remote learning this week
One union leader said education workers "should not be in face-to-face situations until they’re vaccinated." ...
Ontario announces indefinite school closures, move to online learning after April Break
It comes less than 24 hours after the education minister wrote to parents about the continuation of in-person learning. ...
Critics call vaccination of education workers a ‘good step’ but other school measures ‘far too little, far too late’
Stephen Lecce said the measures announced will allow students to safely return to their classrooms after the break. ...