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Education Minister pulls back on extended winter break idea less than a day after suggesting it

Local medical officer of health says COVID isn't spreading as readily in school settings

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18.11.2020

Ontario students could be getting an extended Christmas break

Education Minister tells parents he will make a decision in a week or two

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17.11.2020

Ontario teacher hiring to be based on merit, not seniority, says education minister

New policy in effect as of October 29

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15.10.2020

Education Minister green lights school boards to use reserve funds to cut class sizes

Money can be used to hire more teachers and to find new classroom spaces

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13.08.2020

Education Minister holds firm on elementary school class sizes in COVID-19 era

During a visit to the Barrie-area, Stephen Lecce repeated the advice given to the province by health officials

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04.08.2020

Province’s back-to-school plan has students from Grade 4 to 12 wearing masks and parents can opt for in-class or remote study

Province earmarked over $300 million to pay for plan, including masks for staff

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30.07.2020

Ontario public high school teachers ratify contract with the province

OSSTF: "Members won't forget this government's efforts to undermine publicly-funded education in Ontario"

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17.05.2020

School boards urged to hold graduations and proms when it is safe to do so

Education Minister suggests rescheduling events based on input from local medical officers of health

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11.05.2020

Publicly-funded schools in Ontario to remain closed until May 31

Education Minister said students will be able to complete their school year with confidence

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26.04.2020

Ford government to open select child care centres across Ontario to assist frontline workers

Doctors, nurses, police, firefighters and correctional officers will be able to access emergency local child care

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22.03.2020