Cities prep for heat wave crossing Ontario and Quebec
Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator says there will be enough electricity supply to meet the additional demand created by what's expected to be a prolonged heat wave.
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Ontario school boards sue social media giants
Four of Ontario's largest school boards have launched lawsuits against the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat and TikTok alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning.
Quebec students banned from using cellphones in class this coming year
Quebec's new rule banning cellphones in classrooms will be in effect when students return from the holiday break, making the province the second to implement such a measure, after Ontario.
Toronto District School Board says high school students can learn virtually in 2023-24
Fully virtual school will remain an option for high school students in the Toronto District School Board for the 2023-24 school year, with the country’s largest board saying it is offering online-only education next year as a choice of learning model, not a pandemic response.
Co-ordinated effort required to fix problems at Toronto school, youth advocate says
A complex but solvable crisis at a recently merged Toronto high school requires co-ordinated effort and time to fix, the executive director of a nearby youth outreach organization says.
Ontario teachers decry new pension board members with oil and gas ties
The boards of Canada’s largest pension funds are already inundated with fossil fuel connections and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is about to add a former executive with ongoing ties to the industry to the mix.
Toronto school board announces $40M deficit
The Toronto District School Board will reach into its reserves to make up a $40.4-million shortfall in next school year's budget, blaming the deficit on declining enrolment, the Ontario government's failure to cover pandemic expenses and other cost-cutting measures.
Toronto school board celebrates opening of centre for Black excellence
The Toronto District School Board’s effort to stamp out anti-Black racism took another step forward this week with the launch of an educational centre celebrating Black achievements and uplifting a student population historically underserved and unseen.
Toronto school board changes admissions process to make access to specialist programs more equitable
The Toronto District School Board approved a move to do away with assessments of ability when selecting students to attend its arts, athletics, science and other specialized schools and programs in an effort to make them more accessible.
Coalition pushes Ontario leaders to fund community use of schools
The pandemic has only made it harder for community groups to run programs on school property, says a coalition pushing to turn schools into community hubs.
TDSB asks students, staff to wear masks inside schools again
The Toronto District School Board asked all staff and students to return to wearing masks inside its schools on Wednesday as COVID-19’s sixth wave swells amid an absence of provincial public health rules.
Black educators work to fill in classroom narratives
The Toronto educators behind the See Us Learn Us seminars are helping teachers and school administrators across Canada work out how to include more of the Black Canadian experience in their curricula.
TDSB lets some unvaccinated staff stay amid staffing shortage
The Toronto District School Board will grant temporary exemptions to almost half of the 620 staff members who have not gotten a COVID-19 vaccination, citing the difficulty of replacing them.
Ontario doesn’t require vaccines in schools. But science advisers, school board are pushing for shots
The deadlines the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) announced in an email Wednesday were a delay on its original plan, while Premier Doug Ford remains committed to making such inoculations voluntary — for education staff and students.
