OPSBA plays a key role in shaping public opinion and influencing policy development on education issues through the print and broadcast media.
Through proactive work in this area, OPSBA stands out as a primary and credible voice whether we are providing information to an editorial board on inequities in funding formulae, responding to media questions on current issues, or initiating stories in the media that highlight student achievement, learning and leadership across the provinces.
Our appearances in news media can be found at our OPSBA in the Media page.
In addition to our work with the media, we also communicate through our website and social media:
OPSBA Connects – our frequently updated education news blog
Social Media – Twitter, YouTube and Flickr
OPSBA’s recent media releases and public statements:
Ontario’s education funding gap continues to grow
Adjusted for inflation, per-pupil funding is lowest in recent history Toronto, May 2, 2024 – While OPSBA welcomes the recent new investments announced by the government, including new capital funding and student mental health supports for vaping and smartphone...
OPSBA statement on the new OYAP FAST program
“We welcome the new OYAP FAST program and thank the Ministry of Education for listening to feedback received from stakeholders during its robust consultation. School boards recognize there is a need for more students to pursue opportunities in the skilled trades as...
OPSBA statement on the release of 2024-25 Core Education Funding
“Just like inflationary impacts on families and businesses, all costs in school board budgets continue to rise. As our members have not seen a corresponding increase in funding, there will undoubtedly be an impact on school board operations. School boards have been...
OPSBA welcomes federal announcement of National School Food Program
Children who are not hungry are more prepared to learn Toronto, April 2, 2024 – The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is extremely pleased to see the federal government’s investment of $1 billion over five years to support a new National School Food...
Statements on mandatory Black history learning
"Since its inception, OPSBA’s Black Trustees’ Caucus (BTC) has been advocating for this enhancement to Ontario's curriculum and we are thrilled it has come to fruition. The minister has said it before, and BTC strongly affirms, Black history is Canadian history. The...
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
Toronto, December 19, 2023 – The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that it has ratified the tentative agreement that was reached with ETFO Teachers and Occasional Teachers on November 21, 2023. “We know that the parties have...
Supporting Students and Public Education in Ontario
Trustees meet with MPPs at Queen's Park for OPSBA Advocacy Day Toronto, November 27, 2023 – Nearly 50 English public school board trustees from across Ontario are at Queen’s Park today for the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association’s (OPSBA) annual Advocacy Day....
Tentative agreement reached with ETFO Teachers
Toronto, November 21, 2023 – The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been successfully negotiated with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario on central terms of a collective agreement with...
OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with ETFO Education Workers
Toronto, October 23, 2023 – The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that it has ratified the tentative agreement that was reached with ETFO Education Workers on September 22, 2023. “This agreement acknowledges the significance of...
