OPSBA plays a key role in shaping public opinion and influencing policy development on education issues through the print and broadcast media.
Through proactive work in this area, OPSBA stands out as a primary and credible voice whether we are providing information to an editorial board on inequities in funding formulae, responding to media questions on current issues, or initiating stories in the media that highlight student achievement, learning and leadership across the provinces.
Our appearances in news media can be found at our OPSBA in the Media page.
In addition to our work with the media, we also communicate through our website and social media:
OPSBA Connects – our frequently updated education news blog
Social Media – Twitter, YouTube and Flickr
OPSBA’s recent media releases and public statements:
Statement in response to Minister Lecce’s confirmation that schools will resume in-person learning on January 17
Throughout the pandemic, we have emphasized the importance of in-person learning to the health, development, and well-being of our students. With that said, we previously recommended a variety of measures to the government to ensure that our schools are as safe as...
Statement on the January 2022 return to school
"In the midst of this most recent wave in the pandemic, we want to express our ongoing confidence in our public health system, and our appreciation for the incredible work of our healthcare workers and leaders. In order to support the common good, as a society we must...
Return of regular semesters and release of COVID-19 funding is great news for students and school boards
“Today’s announcement from Minister Elliott and Minister Lecce brings very welcome news for students, staff, and families across Ontario’s public education system. We are very pleased to see that secondary schools will be able to return to normal semester models with...
OPSBA statement on the Fall Economic Statement
The Fall Economic Statement released today by the government contained only a few new education-related initiatives. We were pleased by the government’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to broadband internet across the province, as well as, the government’s...
Free menstrual products will reduce barriers for students across Ontario
Today’s announcement is a welcome step toward addressing the important equity issue of “period poverty” in schools across Ontario. We commend the government for acknowledging the importance of ensuring access to menstrual products. The Ontario Public School Boards’...
OPSBA statement regarding the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Toronto, September 29, 2021 – Tomorrow, in schools across Ontario, students, staff, and school communities will be commemorating the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, which more than 150,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children were forced...
OPSBA statement on education vaccination policy and strategy
We thank the provincial government for responding swiftly to our advocacy efforts, and that of our member boards and trustees, to implement a policy and strategy regarding vaccinations in our schools. We must do all we can to give our schools the greatest chance of...
OPSBA statement regarding the 2021-22 Health, Safety and Operational Guidance for Schools plan
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association welcomes today’s release of a return-to-school plan for the upcoming school year. We are pleased to see the government has acted on the guidance of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table and experts from Ontario’s...
Cathy Abraham remains President of OPSBA
Toronto, June 14, 2021 - The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that Cathy Abraham will be serving as President for the 2021-22 school year following the Association’s 2021 Annual General Meeting on Saturday. President Abraham was...
