In 2017, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education released a study that gave Ontario’s full-day kindergarten program what amounted to a grade of A-plus.
And for good reason.
The study found the program, launched almost a decade ago by the then-Liberal government, was well worth the $1.5 billion-a-year investment for academic, social and economic reasons.
“Government’s unwillingness to work with teachers in finding any path forward has forced this decision, which will impact students and communities both big and small across the province,” STF president Samantha Becotte said in the…
Mass mobilization planned for June 3, with provincewide strike possible ‘Enough is Enough’: Ontario unions laying groundwork for ‘major escalation’ (waterloochronicle.ca)
“Specifically, the City will work with the school board to prioritize schools that require enhanced youth programming, mental health and well-being supports as well as food security initiatives,” he said. John Tory meets with TDSB…
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HWDSB staff says rise is due to better training and trustees are set to meet Monday to discuss the report Suspensions and expulsions on the rise at Hamilton public schools, data shows | CBC News
Allegations of racism in schools are very serious, so the public should know what happened when school staff called police to control a Black four-year-old boy, Luisa D’Amato writes By Luisa D’AmatoRecord Columnist Why were police…