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 Read More > Facebook Twitter 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 Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2020
Ontario teacher hiring to be based on merit, not seniority, says education minister New policy in effect as of October 29 Read More > Facebook Twitter 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 Read More > Facebook Twitter 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 Read More > Facebook Twitter 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 Read More > Facebook Twitter 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" Read More > Facebook Twitter 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 Read More > Facebook Twitter 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 Read More > Facebook Twitter 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 Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.03.2020