As online learning looms in Ontario, school boards face device shortages

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As online learning looms in Ontario, school boards face device shortages
Frustrations rise as Ontario schools close, classes move online
Health experts say provinces neglecting key advice to control COVID-19 spreading in schools
We’re not very hopeful’: Local teacher’s federation wants more safety measures in place before in-person learning returns
They’re scared of going back to school’: Students, teachers and parents concerned with in-person learning plan
Prioritize N95 masks, vaccinations for students and staff: Ontario Public School Boards’ Association
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 continue to do what is necessary to…
Initial statement on return to school plan for January 2022

We appreciate the news that N95 masks, 3,000 additional HEPA filters, and Rapid Antigen Tests will be provided to school boards. We’re hoping they’ll be delivered to our schools as soon as possible.
Ontario pushes back start of school to Jan. 5, cuts COVID isolation period to five days, limits PCR testing
Some Ontario school boards proactively prepare in case of switch to remote learning
OPSBA in the Media – December 2021

Ontario pushes back start of school to Jan. 5, cuts COVID isolation period to five days, limits PCR testingThe Toronto Star – Dec. 30, 2021Ontarians who are vaccinated but develop COVID-19 symptoms will now isolate for five days instead of 10 — one of a slew of changes to pandemic measures the provincial government is…
Students told to bring belongings home in case of switch to online learning