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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…
[Radio] Waterloo press conference addressing violence in schools
CBC Radio One 89.1 FMMay 24, 2024 MediaView (tveyes.com)
Ontario has lost 5,000 classroom educators since 2018
Instead of engaging in meaningful discussions about the future of education in Ontario, we find ourselves entangled in pointless quarrels over the latest out-of-touch remarks from the premier or the education minister. This year, it’s cell phones. Next year,…
Here’s what students say about Doug Ford’s cellphone ban
Talking to students, teachers union and other stakeholders about what they feel about the plan to ban cellphones. Most think it’s a good idea, but issues of enforcement and liability linger. What students say about…
Vape detectors with listening abilities installed in some Peel school washrooms
At six public high schools in Peel Region, signs have been posted outside washroom doors warning students who might be considering vaping that they’re being monitored with new detectors that can alert the front office. Vape detectors…
Ottawa Catholic School Board building ‘broader’ technology policy as province announces cellphone crackdown
“This proactive stance acknowledges that the spectrum of distractions extends beyond cell phones to encompass wearable devices and AI-enabled accessories like watches and glasses,” said OCSB Director of Education Tom D’Amico. Ontario cellphone ban: Ottawa…
Why I Left Public Education
I spent 21 years in Hamilton schools. Drastic budget cuts and a rise in violence caused me to leave that world for good. Why I Left Public Education – Macleans.ca
A highrise project near Bayview Village is proposing to incorporate Toronto’s first Catholic school in a condo building
‘It’s one hundred per cent a trend,’ says the local councillor of marrying new residential towers with schools and community centres. Toronto condo proposal includes Catholic school in its base (thestar.com)