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Mental Health Supports and Resources
- Mental Health and Wellness for Teachers – Part 1
- Mental Health and Wellness for Teachers – Part 2
- Things to do for your mental health when you have almost no time
- Podcasts that deal with mental health
- Managing Stress and Promoting Wellness (OECTA publication)
- Contact Homewood Health
- Mental Health & Well-Being – Waterloo Catholic District School Board
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Ontario school board trustees under fire for $100K religious art purchase on Italy trip
Trustees with an Ontario school board are responding to criticism over a $45,000 trip to Italy, where they purchased more than $100,000 worth of religious statues and a large crucifix for two new Catholic schools….
UPDATE: Brantford Catholic board spends $145K on trustee trip to Italy to buy art for schools — weeks after loosening travel expense rules
UPDATE: Brantford Catholic board spends $145K on trustee trip to Italy to buy art for schools — weeks after loosening travel expense rules UPDATE: Brantford Catholic board spends $145K on trustee trip to Italy to…
Ford minister slams trustees’ $145,000 trip to Italy to buy artwork for new school
The four trustees travelled overseas to view statues for a new high school that will open in 2026 and is meant to become a “flagship” school. Education minister slams trustees for $145,000 Italy trip (thestar.com)
‘False flag’: Teachers’ unions say cellphone ban is fine, but ‘distracts’ from major issues
‘It’s important to understand what this cellphone ban actually is. It’s a distraction from this government from the real problem,’ says local union president. ‘False flag’: Teachers’ unions say cellphone ban is fine, but ‘distracts’…
WRDSB parents, teachers’ union frustrated with class reorganization and support staffing
Five weeks into the new school year and parents of children in the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) are already raising concerns about classroom shuffling and a supposed lack of support staff. WRDSB parents,…
Students ‘bored at recess’ after Catholic elementary school removes goalposts
A Catholic elementary school in Kitchener has completely removed its soccer posts, leaving parents wondering why. St. John’s Catholic Elementary School shares a fence with Warren Greenhouses on Strange Street. Students ‘bored at recess’ after…