Archives: OPSBA News Posts
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OPSBA statement for Truth and Reconciliation Week
“September 30 is often a challenging day for Indigenous staff,” said Elaine Johnston, ITC Chair. “We encourage our member boards to exemplify care for Indigenous staff by increasing support or taking the lead in activity planning and facilitation for both this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and future occurrences. This must be done through…
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Provincial Update – September 25, 2023
This update includes news on: Recent Legislative Business – Week of September 18 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities Ministry of Education Communications and Information – Bill 98 Next Steps / Regulation Postings Other News and Information Recent Legislative Business The Legislative Assembly of Ontario returned on September 25, 2023, following summer recess. Many MPPs attended…
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OPSBA in the Media – September 2023
Ontario kids are now taught Indigenous curriculum earlier. Here’s why that matters, say advocatesCBC News Toronto – September 30, 2023Students in Ontario are learning about the residential school system, Indigenous history and First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities earlier than they ever have before, but some say Indigenous curriculum should extend well beyond that to…
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Provincial Update – September 11, 2023
This update incudes news on: Recent Legislative Business – Week of September 4 OPSBA Advocacy Actions and Activities – Good Governance Workshops: OPSBA Leaders Academy Ministry of Education Communications and Information CIVIX Event – Educating for Democracy Symposium Other News and Information Recent Legislative Business The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains adjourned for summer recess…
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CSBA collaborates with University of Regina on equity workshop
The Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA), with OPSBA partnership and support, is collaborating with Dr. Jerome Cranston and the University of Regina’s Centre for Continuing Education to create the Equity and Racial Justice Project professional development modules. This course is designed to encourage and support school boards and trustees as they seek to revise their…
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Provincial Update – August 28, 2023
This update includes news on: Recent Legislative Business OPSBA Summer Advocacy Actions and Activities Ministry of Education Communications and Information – NEW Memo “Launch of 2023-24 Capital Priorities Program” Ministry of Education/Osgoode Professional Development Sessions for School Board Leaders Canadians School Boards’ Association – Provincial Member Board Information Other News and Information Recent Legislative Business…