OPSBA Welcomes Appointment of Liz Sandals as Minister of Education

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  • OPSBA Welcomes Appointment of Liz Sandals as Minister of Education

    The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) congratulates Liz Sandals on her appointment as Minister of Education and looks forward to working with her to build a new relationship, one that will further strengthen the many positive education initiatives that have made a difference for students over the last several years. “We are pleased that…

  • Lesson learned: schools need deals agreed to by employers and staff

    The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) has always been committed to working with our member boards, their employee groups and the government to reach fair and equitable new contracts. Collective bargaining is a process that must lead to an improvement in student learning conditions. Labour peace is also a critical element in creating the…

  • Statement from OPSBA President on resolving the current labour impasse

    Labour peace is a critical element in creating the conditions necessary for student success in Ontario public schools. School boards strongly believe that successfully negotiated collective agreements are a cornerstone in establishing stability in our schools and ensuring sustained growth in student success. We cannot emphasize sufficiently that collective bargaining is a process that must…

  • The Summit on Children and Youth Mental Health

    Whole Community Approaches The Summit on Children and Youth Mental Health is designed to inspire and demonstrate how the power of our collective voices, commitment and efforts can bring a sense of urgency and action to the vital issue of mental health. On April 3 and 4, 2014, The Coalition for Children and Youth Mental…

  • Stable Funding Supports a Strong Publicly Funded Education System

    The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) welcomes the provincial government’s release today of the 2016-17 Grants for Student Needs (GSN). “We recognize that financial constraints are the result of the Ontario government addressing the provincial deficit,” said OPSBA President Michael Barrett. “Within these constraints, today’s funding reinforces a strong school environment and the growth of student…

  • Call for Nominations for OPSBA Awards Program

    ​Did you know you can now submit a nomination to the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association’s Awards Program online? As of March 8, the online submission form is up and running. The OPSBA Awards strive to recognize the outstanding contributions to the public education system made by individuals across Ontario. The nomination deadline for all awards, except for the President’s…

  • Public Education Symposium (PES) 2016 Wrap-up

    ​More than 350 trustees, student trustees, Directors of Education and senior school board administrators participated in the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association’s (OPSBA) very successful PES 2016, jointly hosted with the Association des conseil scolaires des écoles publiques de l’Ontario (ACÉPO). This leading professional development symposium, specifically designed for school boards, offered dynamic sessions on…

  • Call for OPSBA Awards Nominations

    Know an Ontario public school student, teacher, education worker, parent, volunteer or trustee who deserves recognition for making a difference in their community? Nominations are now being accepted for the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association’s Awards Program. OPSBA’s Awards strive to recognize the outstanding contributions to the public education system made by individuals across Ontario. The nomination…

  • CSBA needs your input

    The Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) needs your input. As part of its strategic plan, the CSBA Board of Directors has approved four strategic priority areas, each including professional development for member associations/trustees. A survey, available in both French and English, has been developed for CSBA members/trustees to identify goals and actions within each priority…

  • 2026 Public Education Symposium – Register now!

    January 23 and 24Sheraton Centre, Toronto See the Program and Register The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) invites all public education stakeholders to join us for a future-focused conversation on the issues that matter most in K–12 education. The 2026 Public Education Symposium (PES) marks an exciting first — we’re opening registration to all…