The teachers' union says the government lawyer has offered some needed clarity about the teaching of sex-ed, but there's still a long way to go. ...
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Premier’s ‘hot air’ in focus on first day of sex-ed court hearing
ETFO argued that the government created a "chilling effect" on teachers that violated their freedom of expression. ...
A summary of the arguments in the sex-ed curriculum Charter challenges, set for court this week
One of the government’s central arguments is it shouldn’t be legally responsible for statements in press releases and to the media. ...
OSAP funding up, but increase to post-secondary enrolment remains ‘modest’: AG report
NDP deputy leader John Vanthof says OSAP isn’t just about boosting enrolment, but ensuring students graduate with less debt. ...
AG report 2018: Education system in Ontario needs IT overhaul
While some classrooms see students assigned their own computer, others see eight sharing one piece of equipment. ...
Government offers evidence in sex-ed Charter challenge
One of the government’s experts argues that students have left the public school system over the sex-ed controversy. ...
Opposition and stakeholders give government failing grade on campus cancellations
The government made the surprise announcement to cancel three GTA post-secondary campuses to save over $300 million. ...
Education group that advocated for modern sex-ed loses funding, accuses minister of misrepresenting it
Education Minister Lisa Thompson had accused the group of fighting against a law meant to protect kids with asthma. ...
Hutton: Back to school, back to conflict
Columnist Deb Hutton has some advice for how to handle the next four years if teachers’ unions oppose everything the Ford government will do on education, as she suspects they will. ...
Opposition, parent advocates, turn up heat on classroom temperature issue
The announcement came on a day that set a new record high for the Toronto region. ...