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With students back in school, teachers like Zena are working to meet the many needs of their students and need the proper resources and services in place to support them. Hear more from educators from across Ontario 👇 hereforstudents.ca/stories

French-language system educators to take strike votes in January, and Ford government criticized for backtracking on policy decisions. Read the latest #OntEd Daily Brief for Wednesday, December 20: open.substack.com/pub/hereforstu…

FAO report finds government underspent on education in 2023, and article examines challenges for Indigenous students studying away from home. Read the latest #OntEd Daily Brief for Tuesday, December 19: open.substack.com/pub/hereforstu…

ETFO members ratify collective agreement, and Ford government underfunding public services broadly. Read the latest #OntEd Daily Brief for Monday, December 18: open.substack.com/pub/hereforstu…

New 2022 data from @StatCan_eng puts Ontario dead last in per capita program spending--again. "For every dollar per person spent on programs in other provinces, Ontario spent 75 cents," writes @CCPA_Ont's @Randyfrobinson: monitormag.ca/articles/ontar… #onhealth #onted #onpoli

Ontario Ombudsman opens investigation into Ministry of Education's direct payments to parents, and overcrowded classrooms continue to challenge school boards. Read the latest #OntEd Daily Brief for Monday, December 11: open.substack.com/pub/hereforstu…

Greater Essex school board speaks out! School boards are sounding the alarm across Ontario on how Ford's deliberate shortchanging of #OntEd is hurting students! W/out qualified adults, students aren't getting the support they need. Shame! #OnPoli #OSSTF cbc.ca/news/canada/wi…

Greater Essex board faced with deficit challenges, and new AG report notes provincial healthcare and post-secondary education concerns. Read the latest #OntEd Daily Brief for Thursday, December 7: open.substack.com/pub/hereforstu…

Report notes global decline in students' math, science, and reading skills, and Essex County board sounding alarm over support staff crisis. Read the latest #OntEd Daily Brief for Tuesday, December 5: open.substack.com/pub/hereforstu…

OPSEU education workers could strike amid challenging working conditions, teachers the focus of Quebec public sector strikes, and Crombie chosen as Liberal Party leader. Read the latest #OntEd Daily Brief for Monday, December 4: open.substack.com/pub/hereforstu…

“It’s coming down to the needs of the students are not being met..." "It’s beyond being a problem. We’re at a crisis point w/ this." "For years, we’ve seen an underfunding by the (Ford) govt.” Educators speak out against Ford's #OntEd staffing crisis! lfpress.com/news/local-new…

OECTA members could strike, early childcare advocates rally at Queen's Park, and the Green Party elects another MPP in Kitchener byelection. Read the latest #OntEd Daily Brief for Friday, December 1: open.substack.com/pub/hereforstu…

Hundreds of thousands of Canadian families can’t find child care when they need it. That’s why on Nov. 30, advocates are holding a National Day of Action on Child Care & Early Learning. 📝 Help us end Canada’s shortage of licensed child care spaces: bit.ly/3un0nMR

ETFO and government reach agreement, and increased enrolment and large class sizes persistent issues for school boards and staff. Read the latest #OntEd Daily Brief for Tuesday, November 21: open.substack.com/pub/hereforstu…

Lack of funding for Ontario higher education institutions driving education news, and northern Ontario school boards seeing increased enrolment. Read the latest #OntEd Daily Brief for Monday, November 20: open.substack.com/pub/hereforstu…

Government announces higher than expected minimum wage increase for ECEs, advocates say there is still much work to be done. Read the latest #OntEd Daily Brief for Thursday, November 16: open.substack.com/pub/hereforstu…

Panel recommends more funding for post-secondary sector, CAMH says long waitlists for children’s mental health resources, and schools struggling to implement de-streaming. Read the latest #OntEd Daily Brief for Wednesday, November 15: open.substack.com/pub/hereforstu…

New @PeopleforEd survey finds de-streaming not adequtely supported as schools lack resources to properly implement de-streamed classes. Read the latest #OntEd Daily Brief for Monday, November 13: open.substack.com/pub/hereforstu…

Proper government investment in our education system means a brighter future for students. Stand with Ontario’s students to secure the resources and supports they need to succeed. Take Action Today: hereforstudents.ca/take-action-now

Government releases Fall Economic Statement, Hamilton board forced to walk back living wage promise, and public sector workers strike in Quebec. Read the latest #OntEd Daily Brief for Monday, November 6: open.substack.com/pub/hereforstu…

The Government can do much more to invest in the future of our students. They need access to quality resources and services now. #OntEd #InvestinEd