OECTA President, Liz Stuart takes issue with the provinces abrupt turn toward e-learning, and how these changes might impact access and equity. ...
Category: Education and Training
Premier Doug Ford and government double down on anti-labour rhetoric
The NDP slammed the government's attacks on unions, saying it distracts from substantive education issues. ...
‘You cannot deny this,’ student walkout organizer tells Ford government
Premier Ford tried to pin the walkouts on ‘union bosses,’ but students and unions say the rallies were ‘completely student run.’ ...
New sex-ed curriculum will teach gender identity, but not until Grade 8
The minister said some sex-ed concepts were being taught too soon. ...
Observers say teachers know best as government moves to ban cellphones in classrooms
Opposition parties called the government announcement a 'distraction.' ...
PC government announces $12,300 for each autistic student entering the school system
The Toronto Catholic District School Board called today's announcement a 'small gesture.' ...
Nathalie Des Rosiers calls autism program changes a ‘human rights issue’
Shay Boshis is concerned that her son will regress without adequate treatment. ...
Ministry foreshadows education announcement to come, opposition warns of deep cuts
The ministry sent a memo urging boards to defer making hiring decisions until after a coming announcement. ...
Ontario government wins sex-ed court case, civil liberties association vows to appeal
Meanwhile, Education Minister Lisa Thompson won't say if gender identity will be part of the new curriculum coming this fall. ...
Doug Ford fundraising email calls student union activities ‘crazy Marxist nonsense’
The email raised questions about whether the PCs are considering a right-to-work policy in Ontario. The government says "no." ...