LETTER: Halton Catholic teachers say ‘our kids are not OK’
Local educators warn of “crisis” in Ontario’s education system, urge Province to end funding cuts LETTER: Halton Catholic teachers say ‘our kids are not OK’ – Halton Hills News
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…
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Local teachers have had enough of daily violence at schools, unions say
Teachers are reporting being punched, hit, kicked, bit and spat at Local teachers have had enough of daily violence at schools, unions say | CBC News
Teacher almost lost pregnancy after repeated punches, others sleep with ‘visions of violence’
“The current reality of violence inside schools is a vicious cycle, and everyone is suffering, said Patrick Etmanski, president of the Waterloo chapter of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association. “The bottom line is that…