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May 02, 2024

Ontario’s education funding gap continues to grow

Since the height of the pandemic, per pupil funding has been trending down every year, further widening the growing gap in funding for public education. Funding, when adjusted for inflation, now sits at $11,506.03, a gap of $776.41 per student.

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May 02, 2024

OPSBA statement on the new OYAP FAST program

School boards recognize there is a need for more students to pursue opportunities in the skilled trades as part of a modernized secondary school program.

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May 02, 2024

New Scholarship! The Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award

The Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award, new for 2024, is a partnership between the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), and is being awarded in the amount of $1,000 to one graduating English public school student in each of OPSBA’s five regions. Scholarship recipients are students of strong leadership skills and potential, who care deeply about their communities and furthering their own learning.

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Representing 31 public school boards and 10 school authorities, our mission is to promote and enhance #OntEd public education for students throughout Ontario.

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"This plan recognizes the importance of exposing students to the skilled trades while also ensuring they remain connected to their school." - @CathyAbraham
Full statement with link to OYAP FAST announcement at: https://www.opsba.org/opsba-statement-on-the-new-oyap-fast-program/ #onted

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Great to see our @cdnsba Vice President @CarolynBroady offering her valuable insights on @shareski’s CanadianEd Leadership Show.

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OPSBA’s Black Trustees' Caucus recently met virtually with @Sflecce to discuss the need for tangible support and resources to address the challenges faced by Ontario’s Black students. Here's the follow-up letter from BTC Chair @TrusteeMcDonald: https://www.opsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BTC-Letter-to-Minister-Lecce-April-2024.pdf

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