A panel of three Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB) trustees rejected the appeal of Josh Alexander, the high school student suspended for alleged bullying by stating in a class discussion that God created…
OPINION: If Catholic trustees and teachers want to make a case for the survival of their publicly funded boards, they need to make it possible for all students to thrive Catholic schools still aren’t safe…
Don’t expect a halted program that puts police officers in London-area schools to make a quick comeback in the local public school system. Potential police officer return to schools draws trustee resistance | London Free…
The south side high school has been plagued with numerous threats resulting in the school being closed, or the school being put in a hold and secure situation. St. Pat’s school community reacts to threats…
Ontario English elementary teachers will vote this week on whether to accept the province’s tentative agreement, ending over a year’s worth of negotiating between the two parties. Ontario elementary teachers vote on province’s deal |…
Ontario school boards need to crack down on cellphone use because social media is a huge distraction for students, says Education Minister Stephen Lecce. Ontario wants tougher cellphone rules in schools (thestar.com)
The Ontario government is aiming to build new schools in as little as two years under new rules it’s putting in place for boards. School construction time to be cut in half: Lecce (thestar.com)
The province’s ombudsman will be launching an investigation into Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government decision to give parents money directly to help support their child’s education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parent education payments: Ontario ombudsman…
Province initially introduced test in effort to help improve students’ math test scores Ontario court upholds mandatory math test for new teachers | CBC News
Grade 10 students will be taught about the persecution of Ukrainians during the Holodomor — or famine — as part of what Education Minister Stephen Lecce calls necessary learning on political extremism. Ford government to…