Category: Education and Training

The unions argue the legislation capping salary increases is "unconstitutional," but the government says it is "defendable in the courts." ...

The two sides will see additional days of bargaining early next week, but the gap in their numbers is even greater than it was just a few days ago. ...

The union and government remain at an impasse in contract negotiations. Both sides maintain that the other is advancing no new proposals. ...

Education Minister Stephen Lecce called on the union on Tuesday night to cancel the strike. ...

Education Minister Stephen Lecce said "kids should be in class on Wednesday." ...

The government maintained that it wants to see kids remain in the classroom. ...

Negotiations are continuing this week for the two unions that have started job action. ...

Ontario's Divisional Court ruled in a unanimous decision that universities have the right to determine their own fees without government interference. ...

The high school teachers' union said this only goes "halfway towards doing the right thing," announces plans to start work-to-rule. ...

Trent, Ryerson, York and Windsor universities launched a new program last September and have taken in their second cohort. ...

Lecce declined to talk about repercussions for the school, saying he'll wait for a the police investigation to conclude before moving forward. ...

More than 1,000 ETFO members participated in a strike mandate vote in Kitchener on Oct. 7. ...

Some highlights from the tentative deal and next steps. ...

CUPE portrayed the deal as a major victory with the union not making any substantial concessions. ...

Talks between CUPE, the Council of Trustees’ Associations and the province resumed Friday afternoon. ...

"We are extremely focused on reaching a deal to keep kids in class on Monday," said the education minister's spokesperson. ...

The inquiry will look at "whether public schools are using scientific, evidence-based approaches to meet the needs of students with reading disabilities." ...

This means education workers won’t be doing tasks like sweeping hallways or cleaning school offices. ...

‘We are making it so difficult for students to pursue ... the post-secondary dreams that they have,’ says Chris Glover, the NDP’s colleges and universities critic. ...

Education Minister Stephen Lecce reiterated that "no teacher will lose their job," though thousands have already been laid off due to government cuts. ...

"That is their prerogative and I respect that," Lecce said, referring to OSSTF publicizing its bargaining positions. "I remain undeterred from my mission." ...

OSSTF President Harvey Bischof said the "unprecedented" plan to publicize the union's bargaining positions isn't an attempt to shame the government. ...

"It’s a good sign because it tells me the parties are serious," says a retired professor about the media blackout. ...

"We’re not at any critical point, but we want them to give us a mandate now," ETFO president Sam Hammond says. ...

"No public tax dollars should be used to fund private or independent schools," groups including the Ontario Principals' Council told the education minister in a letter. ...

Funding negotiations will start after a "due diligence process" and the two governments will set up a joint working group. ...

"I care about this paper more than anything else in my life," says the editor-in-chief of Western University's student paper. ...

The provincial and federal governments are still working through differences on an MOU. ...

"I will be undeterred from my mission of landing a deal," says Education Minister Stephen Lecce. ...

The policy will go into effect in November. ...

The curriculum pushes back teaching of gender identity and includes content on consent, opioids and cannabis. Parents will be able to remove their children from the sex-ed classes. ...

On teacher contract talks, Sam Hammond said the union is "preparing for every eventuality." ...

Outgoing student trustees reflect on the past two years and look ahead to possible post-secondary advocacy work. ...

The recently launched TeachON is a member of the larger U.S.-based Teach Coalition. ...

Report outlined recommendations to restore public trust in the school board following concerns about its consolidation process. ...

Education Minister Stephen Lecce said boards can submit proposals for up to 10 projects. ...

Cadence was a leadership program tailored toward students "at risk of not graduating." ...

The $6 million is part of the money the government has allocated for its four-year math strategy. ...

OSSTF president gave Stephen Lecce credit for reaching out, but said the minister didn't commit to changing current policy proposals. ...

Stephen Lecce also said he wants to "expedite" contract negotiations. ...

The report says increased high school graduation rates could mean savings of $3.5 billion over 20 years. ...

The organization's executive director says it's important not to rush into making policy decisions. ...

The government says it's "moving forward" with its proposed changes to class sizes and e-learning. ...

The school board wrote a letter to the education minister saying her plan is “not education that works for us.” ...

'This has been very challenging, lots of tension and a bit of anxiety,' said John Malloy. ...

The TDSB chair is asking the province to allow boards to find 'efficiencies' in two years, rather than by September. ...

OSTA-AECO says students are facing ‘heightened anxiety’ over recent education announcements. ...