Archives: OPSBA News Posts
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OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with OCEW
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA), in conjunction with the Council of Trustees‘ Associations, and with approval from the Crown, is pleased to announce that it has ratified the tentative agreement that was reached with the Ontario Council of Educational Workers (OCEW) on December 10, 2022.
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Applications for the new Canada Dental Benefit are now open!
Seeing a dental care professional is important not only for oral health, but for overall health. In Canada, a third of people do not have dental insurance, leaving many unable to visit an oral health professional to get the dental care they need. This is why the federal government has created the Canada Dental Benefit,…
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Register now for the STEM Fellowship’s Digital Citizenship Graduation Award
The STEM Fellowship’s Digital Citizenship Graduation Award (DCGA) is a recognition for the unique contributions made by students in the digital realm. The DCGA recognizes graduating Canadian high school and CÉGEP students that have demonstrated responsibility, innovation, and creativity in the digital world throughout their high school years. Award recipients go beyond academics as they…
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Legislative Update – January 16, 2023
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario remains adjourned for Winter Recess with Members of Provincial Parliament returning on February 21, 2023. ATTENTION ALL Trustees — 2022-2026 Good Governance Guide OPSBA, in partnership with the Ontario Education Services Corporation (OESC), is excited to announce the release of this comprehensive guide, which has been expertly crafted to provide…
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New! The 2022-2026 Good Governance Guide
The 2022-2026 Good Governance Guide for trustees, school boards, directors of education, and communities is now available! OPSBA, in partnership with the Ontario Education Services Corporation (OESC), is excited to announce the release of this comprehensive guide, which has been expertly crafted to provide school trustees with the knowledge they need to effectively govern and…
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OPSBA in the Media – January 2023
Aspin earns outstanding contribution to education awardBayToday.ca – January 30, 2023Well known for his work as a school trustee, MP and city councillor, Jay Aspin has earned an award from the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA) for his “outstanding contribution to education.”More … Ontario school boards association ratifies OCEW contractBlackburnnews.com – January 26, 2023The…
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Legislative Update – December 16, 2022
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario has risen for Winter Recess with Members of Provincial Parliament returning on February 21, 2023. BOOK NOW – Public Education Symposium (PES) OPSBA is looking forward to the Public Education Symposium which will be held January 26 to 28 in Toronto. We have experienced unprecedented demand and the conference is…