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Ontario Moves Schools to Remote Learning Following Spring Break
Continued Rise in COVID-19 Cases Demands Shift to Protect Students and Staff and Slow Community Spread
As our province’s fight against COVID-19 continues and April break begins, I want to take this opportunity to update you on the Ontario government’s efforts to keep schools safe and open.
Safer at Home Programs Provide Relief to Ontario Families
Province Expands Support for Learners Program and Lowers Hydro Bills
Ontario Providing Additional Financial Support for Young Learners
Starting today families can apply for the funding online
Ontario Providing Additional Funding to Enhance Safety and Protection in Schools
Initiatives Include Voluntary Testing and Additional Online Learning Supports
Targeted Testing for School Communities
Ontario is launching voluntary targeted COVID-19 testing in schools for asymptomatic students and staff in regions of the province that currently have a high number of active COVID-19 cases.
Ontario Dedicates $13.6 Million for Durham, Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo Communities
Ontario is allocating $13.6 million for school boards in response to rising COVID-19 cases in Durham, Halton, Hamilton and Waterloo.
Ontario is Investing in Building and Upgrading Schools
The Ontario government is investing $550 million to build 20 new schools and add permanent additions to eight…
Ontario Building New Schools to Support Growing Etobicoke Community
Projects Will Deliver Modern Classrooms and Create More Childcare Spaces for Families
Ontario Invests $550 Million to Build and Upgrade Schools
New Projects will Deliver Modern, State-of-the-Art Classrooms and Licensed Child Care Spaces
Ontario Ensures Teaching Jobs go to the Best Educators
Ministry of Education to Revoke Ontario Regulation 274 to Prioritize Merit over Seniority in Teacher Hiring Practices
Ontario Hires Health System Leader as Education Health Advisor
Dr. Joshua Tepper will guide and advise the government as it continues to ensure safe school environments
Ontario Releases $35 Million to Hire More Staff, Improve Remote Learning in Targeted Communities
Investments Build on Province’s Robust $1.3 Billion Back-to-School Plan
Ontario Releases $35 Million for Schools in Priority Communities
Ontario Taking Action to Improve Child Care
Provincial reports highlight government’s progress to improve the system
Ontario Moving to Standardized Online Testing for Students
Modernized platform will help prepare kids for the future
Ontario Launches COVID-19 School and Licensed Child Care-specific Web Page
Daily information available to parents and the general public
Keeping Students and Staff Safe as They Return to School
Governments Extend Child Care Funding to Support Working Parents
Bilateral agreement will ensure child care is safe, accessible and affordable
Additional Funds Enhance Ontario’s Robust Back-to-School Plan
Funding will be used to complement provincial health and safety measures already in place
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