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E-learning is no boogeyman, but would be costly to implement properly, expert says
Online learning isn’t the massive problem that Ontario’s embattled teachers unions are making it out to be, according to a leading…
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High school in Cowansville under lockdown
The Massey-Vanier High School in Cowansville is under lockdown Thursday morning. The Val-des-Cerfs School Board is only saying students and staff are…
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Brampton students hospitalized after ‘irritant’ sprayed in school cafeteria
Eight students teens been sent to hospital after someone sprayed what police are calling an “irritant substance” inside a Brampton high school’s…
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When could Ontario schools see a strike? Here’s the latest on contract talks for teachers
The unions representing Ontario’s teachers are in bargaining with the government of Premier Doug Ford and the province’s school boards. Here’s…
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What parents need to know about the 1-day strike on Wednesday
Most public high school students are expected to be out of class on Wednesday now that the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation and…
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Students, parents reeling as TDSB introduces $3K fee for IB programs
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is introducing thousands of dollars in fees for students enrolling in specialized International Baccalaureate…
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Ontario elementary, high school teachers start work-to-rule campaigns
Ontario’s public elementary and high school teachers are running work-to-rule campaigns starting Tuesday, saying months of contract talks have produced little progress. Members…
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Doug Ford’s measure allowing Ontario students to opt out of fees for ‘non-essential services’ struck down
Ontario’s Divisional Court has unanimously ruled to quash a measure by the government of Ontario Premier Doug Ford allowing post-secondary…
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Province launching review of Peel District School Board after racism allegations
The Ontario government is launching a review of the Peel District School Board after allegations of anti-black racism within the board’s…
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Cellphone ban in Ontario classrooms starts today
A ban on the use of cellphones in Ontario classrooms comes into effect today. The ban, first announced by the…
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Ontario government backtracks on expanded high school class sizes
The Ontario government says it will walk back plans to increase high school class sizes in the province. Education Minister…
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Former violin teacher abandons Supreme Court appeal of sexual assault conviction
A violin teacher convicted of dozens of sex assault-related charges has abandoned his appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada, CBC…
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Students struggling with OSAP cuts
When Kaitlyn Jonescu isn’t in class, she’s working close to 30 hours a week and taking overnight shifts to pay for…
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‘Nothing is off the table’ in Ontario government’s talks with teachers, education minister says
Ontario’s education minister held a Friday afternoon news conference amid contract talks with the province’s teachers. Lecce told reporters “nothing is…
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Ford government pledges $40M to mental-health initiatives for students
The province is pledging nearly $40 million for student mental-health initiatives, including permanent funding for about 180 mental health workers…
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Ontario Human Rights Commission to make accessible education announcement
Ontario’s human rights watchdog is to make an announcement this morning about accessible education. No details were immediately available from…
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How a school strike in Ontario could affect the federal election
As hard as Ontario Premier Doug Ford is trying to stay out of the federal election campaign, the provincial political…
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Province demands minister be invited to all school ribbon-cuttings
A London MPP is lashing out at a directive from the province that requires local school boards to invite the education…
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Hoping to avoid school work-to-rule campaign, CUPE and province holding weekend talks
A union representing education workers and the Ontario government have scheduled two days of last-minute contract talks in an effort…
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Ontario post-secondary schools to study how students get around
A contingent of 10 universities and colleges in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area is launching a three-year research program…
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CUPE education workers threaten ‘disruptive’ work-to-rule campaign
The chances are “very high” that 55,000 employees of Ontario schools will work-to-rule starting next week, according to a union…
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Cape Breton University grapples with transit woes as students face long waits for bus
The Transit Cape Breton bus schedule is not keeping pace with students’ schedules this fall at Cape Breton University. Students…
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For first time in history of Canada’s National Ballet School, more boys than girls will graduate
Benjamin Alexander performs routine barre exercises in his afternoon class in a large bright studio within Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS).…
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Public schools in Durham region trying to crack down on vaping by students
Public schools in Durham region are trying to crack down on vaping and officials say a growing number of secondary…
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Why Ontario schools could soon face labour disruptions
Ontario’s students are settling into the new school year with the threat of labour disruption hanging in the air. Contracts…
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Union that represents Ontario public elementary teachers to hold strike vote
Ontario elementary teachers will be asked to vote on a strike mandate at mass meetings held across the province this…
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New study shows spike in violent incidents in Ontario’s elementary schools
A study from the University of Ottawa suggests there has been a sharp increase in the level of violence teachers…
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Some classes at a Toronto high school have as many as 40 students each, principal says
A Toronto high school principal is reporting that some classrooms at the school contain as many as 40 students but the numbers…
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