Archives: OPSBA News Posts
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OPSBA in the Media – August 2023
Citing unprecedented growth, elementary school in London, Ont., caps enrolmentCanadian Press – August 22, 2023An elementary school in the booming southwestern Ontario city of London moved to cap enrolment this week, as the local school board grapples with how best to keep up with rapid population growth.More … Ontario government needs ‘overarching lens’ on $60-billion…
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Provincial Update – July 31, 2023
This update includes news on: Recent Legislative Business Ministry of Education Communications and Information – NEW TODAY – Ministry of Education memos re: Bill 98 Implementation OPSBA Summer Advocacy Actions and Activities Other News and Information Recent Legislative Business The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains adjourned for summer recess and returns September 25, 2023. On…
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OPSBA in the Media – July 2023
Ontario school boards will have to disclose activities for PA days come SeptemberCTV News Toronto – July 31, 2023Ontario school boards will soon have to disclose exactly what teachers and staff are learning during their professional development (PA) days as part of the province’s new education bill.More … School boards to give parents more transparency…
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Provincial Update – July 4, 2023
This update includes news about: Legislative Business for the Week of June 26 Ministry of Education Communications OPSBA Summer Advocacy Actions and Activities Other News and Information Legislative Business for Week of June 26 The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains adjourned for summer recess and returns September 25, 2023. This week the government announced by-elections…
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Celebrating the 2023 OPSBA Award Recipients
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association offers six annual awards to recognize outstanding contributions to public education by individuals in Ontario! While it is impossible to honour all those special people who make a difference, the recipients of these awards represent the many people who work behind the scenes and make our schools and educational…
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Winners of the Public Property Assessment Network Scholarship announced
This $1,000 scholarship is being awarded to one recipient in each of OPSBA’s five regions.
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Provincial Update – June 26, 2023
This update includes news about: Legislative Business for the Week of June 19 Update: Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 Ministry of Education Communications Other News and Information Legislative Business for Week of June 19 The Legislative Assembly of Ontario has adjourned for summer recess. This week, the Ministry of Education welcomed…
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$5,000 grants offered to Indigenous youth – apply now
This year, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, the Colliers Project Leaders will award three Indigenous youths with a Community Builder Grant of $5,000 each to deploy towards their education, a community building project or a new business idea. For more information, see the Nomination Form. Submissions are due July…
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Provincial Update – June 19, 2023
This update includes news on: Legislative Business for the Week of June 12 Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 – Initial Regulations Posted for Consultation OPSBA Recent Advocacy and Actions Ministry of Education Communications OPSBA Annual General Meeting – Award Winners and Presentations Other News and Information Legislative Business for Week of…