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:
OPSBA statement regarding the closure of all public schools through to May 4
Toronto, March 31 - “The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented and rapidly evolving event that requires an unprecedented response. School boards across Ontario greatly appreciate the direction and advice being provided by our provincial and local public health...
OPSBA/CTA Reaches Tentative Agreement with ETFO at the Central Bargaining Table
Toronto, March 20, 2020 – The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that OPSBA/Council of Trustees’ Associations (CTA) and the provincial government have successfully negotiated a tentative agreement with the Elementary Teachers'...
OPSBA statement regarding Minister Lecce’s March 3 bargaining announcement
“Our focus is always on what is best for students, and we hope that the positions highlighted today by Minister Lecce are seen by all as a path to a resolution of the current situation. There are certainly some issues that will need further discussion, but in our...
OPSBA identifies clear funding priorities to address pressures facing school boards
Toronto, February 19, 2020 – The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that it has submitted its response to the Ministry of Education's call for feedback on the government's Grants for Student Needs (GSN) education funding plans for...
OPSBA Statement regarding the postponement of EQAO tests
"Today, the government announced that school boards will make local decisions about whether the province-wide EQAO Grade 9 math assessment, originally scheduled to start next week, should proceed. School boards are well-positioned to make decisions affecting students,...
Tentative agreement reached with EWAO
Toronto, December 10, 2019 – The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that the Council of Trustees' Associations (CTA) and the provincial government have successfully negotiated a tentative settlement on central terms of a...
