OPSBA in the Media – January 2021

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  • OPSBA in the Media – January 2021

    Request by PECI student Rhianna Harris gains traction with HPEDSB trusteesThe Picton Gazette, Jan. 27, 2021Following the request of a PECI student in October, the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) members approved recommendations to encourage and honour Black History Month during February as well as to encourage and honour Pride Month during…

  • Let’s Talk About Water – Youth Film Prize

    The Global Institute for Water Security will he holding a film competition and festival from June 21 to 25, 2021. To kickstart this, an online teachers workshop on filmmaking to help teachers and students will be held on January 14, 2021, from 11 am to 1 p.m. Elementary (Grade 5-8) and High School (Grade 9-12)…

  • OPSBA statement on the continuation of elementary virtual learning in southern Ontario

    In mid-December, we stated that “with case numbers and ICU admissions continuing to rise, it is important to take all necessary steps to slow the spread of the virus.” That statement still applies. The importance of following the expert advice of our provincial and local public health officials cannot be understated given the continued increases…

  • School boards continue to advocate for student success and well-being during pandemic

    Toronto, January 4, 2021 – As we move forward into 2021, with remaining uncertainty during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the advocacy of the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) on behalf of Ontario’s English public school boards remains steady and strong. “As leaders in the education sector, we have the incredible privilege and responsibility to…

  • OPSBA statement on the impact of the impending lockdown on public education

    With case numbers and ICU admissions continuing to rise, it is important to take all necessary steps to slow the spread of the virus. The government’s announcement earlier this afternoon that schools across Ontario will be shifting to remote learning for a period following the holidays is unfortunate, yet understandable. Since the beginning of the…

  • Legislative Update – December 14, 2020

    Members of Provincial Parliament concluded their session two days early on December 8, 2020. The Winter Recess continues until February 16, 2021. One of the last government bills on the order paper, Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020, passed Third Reading and was also granted Royal Assent. The government…

  • Legislative Update – December 7, 2020

    MPPs have four sitting days this week at Queen’s Park as the Legislative Assembly of Ontario is scheduled to rise for Winter Recess on December 10, 2020. MPPs will return to Queen’s Park on February 16, 2021. Recent Legislation and Regulations Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures) The Standing Committee…

  • OPSBA Speakers and Professional Development Sessions – First Speaker December 10

    OPSBA will be presenting inspiring, informative speakers and virtual workshops through a series of speakers and PD sessions. The first session will be held via Zoom on December 10 from 12 to 1 p.m. and features speaker Sachin Maharaj. Sachin teaches educational leadership and policy at OISE, is a teacher at the TDSB, and is…

  • SMHO’s #ShareTheGood Campaign

    Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, truly amazing things are happening daily in Ontario public schools. In order to focus on the positive, School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) has created the #ShareTheGood campaign. This bilingual campaign will share the good work already happening in schools and school boards across the province. With an emphasis…

  • OPSBA Board of Directors Meeting – November 28, 2020

    The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) Board of Directors held a virtual meeting on Zoom on November 28, 2020. President Cathy Abraham gave an acknowledgement that participants in the meeting were connecting to the meeting from numerous traditional territories of the Indigenous peoples of Ontario. Education policy and program issues that were discussed in…

  • Legislative Update – November 30, 2020

    Provincial Budget / Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures) This legislation has been time allocated and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. There will be three days of public hearings starting November 30, with the bill due back to the house for third reading by December…

  • 2021 Prime Minister’s Awards Competition is Open

    Canada’s educators are showing resilience and commitment to students in the face of COVID-19. Do you know an exceptional teacher or early childhood educator? Consider nominating them for a 2021 Prime Minister’s Award! This program honours innovative and outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers and early childhood educators who are helping prepare Canadian youth for…