What if? Technology in the 21st Century Classroom Cover

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Accessible Ontario - Customer Service Guide Cover

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Annual Report 2008 Cover

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Key Work Cover

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Copyright Information Bulletins

Bulletin #1: Changes to the Copyright Law Must Include An Amendment to Address Educational Use of the Internet (52K PDF)

Bulletin #2: Education Organizations Need Clarity in Canada's New Copyright Law (52K PDF)

Bulletin #3: Educational Use of the Internet: “Fair Dealing” Just May Not Be Enough (48K PDF)

Bulletin #4: Concerning the Educational Use of the Internet: An Education Amendment Does Not Narrow Fair Dealing (48K PDF)

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Celebrating Pride

In the month of June and throughout the summer many Ontario cities and towns will be holding Pride celebrations*. These mark the vitality and contributions of Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgendered communities and highlight resistance to all forms of discrimination.

Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2009
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Submitted by Carla on June 25, 2009 - 9:18am.

OPSBA Applauds With Our Best Future in Mind Report

Toronto, June 15, 2009 - The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) wholeheartedly embraces the fundamental importance of Full-time Early Learning. Investing in our youngest children in the early years represents the most far-reaching and responsible investment we can make in Ontario's future.  The release of the report With Our Best Future in Mind creates a once-in-a-generation opportunity to give our children the kind of start that assures their readiness to succeed in school and in life.

Date Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009
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Submitted by Debbie on June 15, 2009 - 3:56pm.

Colleen Schenk Re-elected as President of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association

Toronto, June 15, 2009 - The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that Colleen Schenk was re-elected as President of OPSBA at the Annual General Meeting held on June 13, 2009.

Date Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009
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Submitted by Debbie on June 15, 2009 - 3:40pm.

What If? Technology in the 21st Century Classroom

On Wednesday, April 29, 2009 the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) released a Discussion Paper entitled: What If? Technology in the 21st Century Classroom. As school trustees we want to engage the province in a meaningful focused discussion about classrooms of the 21st century.

Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
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Submitted by Susan on April 28, 2009 - 2:35pm.

Effective Governance Sets the Conditions for Student Success

Toronto, April 22, 2009 - The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) welcomed the Ministry of Education's initiative, Modernization of School Board Governance. Through the Association public school trustees across the province were actively engaged in contributing to the deliberations of the Minister's Governance Review Committee.

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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Submitted by Debbie on April 22, 2009 - 3:55pm.

Education Funding Regulations 2009-10

Grants for Student Needs (GSN) regulations for 2009-10 have been made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council and are now in effect. These regulations implement the funding enhancements described in the memorandum of March 27, 2009: 82 - Education Funding for 2009-10. The regulations also include provisions to ensure that only eligible school boards receive those funding enhancements that support the Provincial Framework Agreements.

Date Posted: Thursday, April 9, 2009
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