Ministry launches Rural Education Strategy consultation

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  • Ministry launches Rural Education Strategy consultation

    On April 21, 2017, the Ministry of Education released details for their upcoming consultation on Ontario’s Rural Education Strategy. Ten consultations will occur across the province beginning May 5 and ending May 26, 2017. The consultations will include invitation-only daytime sessions with school boards and municipalities (including student trustees) and public community town halls in…

  • Legislative Update, April 21

    ​MPPs were off on a constituency week from April 17 to 21, 2017 and returned to the Ontario Legislature on April 24. The following is an update on recent items. Rural and Remote Education Review On April 21, the Ministry of Education released details for their consultation regarding Ontario’s Rural Education Strategy. Ten consultations will occur across the…

  • Students Benefit from Stable Funding

    Allows Boards to Deliver Education Programs and Services Toronto, April 12, 2017 – The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) views the 2017-2018 Grants for Student Needs (GSN) announcement as evidence of the provincial government’s commitment to the value and importance of a strong publicly funded education system. OPSBA is actively engaged in the annual…

  • TVO Resources for Educators

    mPower Last year, TVO introduced mPower for Kindergarten to Grade 2. It is now available for Grades 3 to 6. mPower is a fun, innovative, online game-based resource that engages students in problem-solving and critical thinking through math. For Grades 7 to 12: Over the last few months, TVO received a number of requests specifically from Grade 7-12 educators, for a quick…

  • Ministry of Education Update

    ​Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education 2017 Memoranda B02 and B03; and SB07 and SB08. OPSBA Summaries 2017 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2017 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification on financial matters) 2016 B Memoranda 2016 SB Memoranda Ministry of Education Memoranda B and SB Memoranda

  • Ministry of Education Update

    ​Please see the following updated OPSBA summaries indicated below for information regarding Ministry of Education 2017 Memoranda SB05 and SB06. OPSBA Summaries 2017 B Memoranda (funding policy, financial matters) 2017 SB Memoranda (administrative information, clarification on financial matters) 2016 B Memoranda 2016 SB Memoranda Ministry of Education Memoranda B and SB Memoranda

  • OHRC’s policy statement on religious accommodation

    ​On March 31, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released a new policy statement on religious accommodation in schools. Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, organizations, including education providers, have a duty to maintain environments free from discrimination and harassment based on creed. Education providers are responsible for accommodating creed-related needs to the point of…

  • 2017 Education Labour Relations & Human Resources Symposium

    ​Inspiring Positive Workplaces IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER for OPSBA’s premier labour relations and human resources professional learning opportunity – the 2017 Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium takes place April 6 and 7 at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto. This annual event is designed to provide professional development in the areas of labour relations and…

  • Legislative Update

    ​Bill 92, School Boards Collective Bargaining Amendment Act On March 27, 2017, Royal Assent was granted by the Lieutenant Governor for Bill 92, School Boards Collective Bargaining Amendment Act, 2017. Bill 114, Anti-Racism Act, 2017 On March 29, 2017, Anti-Racism Minister Michael Coteau introduced a government bill entitled Bill 114, Anti-Racism Act. The bill enshrines the…

  • Call for Nominations for OPSBA Elected Positions

    The OPSBA 2017 elections will be held as part of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which takes place from June 8 – 11, 2017 in Collingwood. The Northern Region is hosting the event and is looking forward to welcoming you to OPSBA’s 29th Annual General Meeting and Program. All nominations received by the nomination deadline…

  • Ontario Public School Boards’ Association condemns anti-Muslim rhetoric and prejudice

     The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association(OPSBA) joins the Peel District School Board in condemning anti-Muslim rhetoricand prejudice. “The schools of Ontario welcome and provide asafe place for students who practice the very broadest range of religions andbeliefs. As leaders in education we must steadfastly and unequivocally assertto our communities and to the world that bigotry…

  • Legislative Update

    ​MPPs have a constituency week that coincides with March Break, March 13 to 17. The following is an update on recent items. Bill 92, School Boards Collective Bargaining Amendment Act On March 8, OPSBA made a presentation to the Standing Committee on General Government regarding Bill 92, School Boards Collective Bargaining Amendment Act. Joining OPSBA at…