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School boards have seen a slight uptick in retirements, but unlike in the past when a teacher might work beyond their eligible date, some are calling it quits as soon as they can. Are GTA…

Groups representing thousands of public sector employees will be going up against the Ontario government in court this week as the two sides argue over a law that has capped wages for workers. Ontario wage-cap…

Education Minister Stephen Lecce talks the return to school in Ontario with Moore In The Morning.  Education Minister Stephen Lecce talks the return to school in Ontario with Moore In The Morning. (iheartradio.ca)

Contract between education workers and provincial government expired on Aug. 31 Educational assistants in Ontario say they’re fighting to make a livable wage | CBC News

Teachers union president accuses Ontario PCs of ‘instilling fear’ in parents as school year begins Students have ‘right to learn,’ says Doug Ford government as contract talks heat up | CBC News

Lecce’s comments come as the government, school boards and education unions continue negotiating after all contracts expired at the end of August. Education Minister Stephen Lecce pledges normal school year | The Star

As young learners get ready to go back to school with most pandemic restrictions lifted, the majority of their classmates in Waterloo Region will not be fully vaccinated. ‘This is a concern’: Most Waterloo Region…

After more than two years of pandemic disruptions, students and teachers cautiously optimistic about the school year ahead. Back to school: GTA students, teachers hope for normal year | The Star