The Ontario Teaching Candidates' Council still plans to challenge the government in court over the math test requirement. ...
Category: Education and Training
Province and high school teachers’ union reach tentative deals
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation was the only teachers' union without a deal. ...
Families can now apply for one-time payments as ‘teacher-led’ home learning begins for students across the province
School boards have released more details on how students will be evaluated during this time. ...
PC government reaches tentative deal with education workers
Education Minister Stephen Lecce said "the time is now to get the two remaining deals done." ...
School is out until May 4 for students, but ‘classes are back in session’
Students will be graded, receive report cards and be expected to put in a certain number of hours each week. ...
Stephen Lecce and union leaders ditch the past and work together on continued learning plan amid COVID-19 school closures
Meanwhile, contract talks between the province and the French-language teachers' union took place every day this week. ...
PC government and ETFO reach tentative deals for teachers and support staff
Meanwhile, the government and the French-language teachers' union have negotiations scheduled for next week. ...
COVID-19 watch: Government rolls out online learning tools for students to use during school closures
The government and school boards are exploring options to provide students without computers access to "necessary technology" if schools stay closed beyond April 5. ...
COVID-19 watch: Government cancels EQAO testing, teaching candidates call for same on math proficiency test
Plus the TDSB said the government "expects to launch a website this week with a single point of access to online learning opportunities" during school closures. ...
The QP Briefing Podcast: With special guest Marit Stiles
The NDP's education critic weighed in on negotiations with teachers' unions and school closures to tackle the spread of COVID-19. ...