To succeed, we need trustee taxation powers returned
In April the participating organizations at the Campaign for Public Education resolved to sent the following letter to Ontario’s Premier, the Hon Kathleen Wynne. Dear Premier Wynne, Further to our February 11th letter, we would like to raise a question with you when we meet. CPE’s association of Toronto-based agencies and organizations is looking forward to […]
Where’s Dalton?
Jan. 04 2013, 11:20 AM EST Dalton McGuinty has been Premier of Ontario for long enough, has put his family through enough sacrifice, that it’s normally hard to begrudge him a day off. But on this day, it just didn’t feel right. You just have to take ownership of some decisions, right or wrong. And one […]
Students aren’t high on the priority list
“Governing is about priorities. Students can’t help but notice they aren’t high on the list.” David Suzuki June 2012 The Campaign for Public Education has closely examined Ontario’s Bill 115 and is, frankly, appalled with this legislation that will extract more than $2 billion from education funding. It was not done to expand or […]
TDSB meetings this week
All committee meetings at Toronto District School Board, 5050 Yonge St, and open to the public unless marked “private“. TTC: North York Centre subway. Look for agenda details and documents at tdsb.on.ca/boardroom prior to each meeting. Monday 24 September LEARNING TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PLANNING, 12 noon, Cte Room A Agenda Includes: – e-Summer School Results (oral […]
Budget showdown averted but cuts could come during summer break.
At 7pm at 5050 Yonge /North York Centre subway/ Toronto’s public school board will pass a budget for the coming school year. It APPEARS that plans to cut the staff at TDSB’s Gender-Based Violence Prevention office have been delayed until August when the Ministry of Education will conduct a review to deliver $9m […]
Provincial BUDGET slashing by school board
Monday April 30, 2012 BUDGET committee 4:30 pm, Cte Rm A Agenda: Direct Funding Versus Expenditures Comparison 2010-11 to 2012-13, Projected ………………. 1 6. The Grants…………..Separate Document (BC:035C) 7. Private Matter……..Separate Document (BC:035B
April showers target city’s most marginalized: 493.5 EA + 134 office positions slashed*
The question of re-considering TDSB layoffs for the 134 School Office Staff still has not taken place. The Union [representing the staffers] maintains that moving so many staff will cause serious disruption to the learning environment. Taking out 134 full-time equivalent positions ensures damage and chaos. Make no mistake: the restructuring that the Board has […]
public system private money
Fees, Fundraising and Equity in Education Recently, Social Planning Toronto released a much anticipated report at the University of Toronto which points out that school fees and fundraising activities create unequal opportunities for students in schools and between schools, and make our public school system less inclusive and accessible. “With a fundraising element, the public […]
What’s up at TDSB board?
Another board meeting took place August 17th. This has been a busy summer for trustees. Check HERE for upcoming meetings of the Toronto District School Board. For minutes click here TDSB’s summer BOARD MEETINGs have no minutes posted as of August 18th. Other summer meetings were held on: June 27, 2011 -to handle “fall staffing matters” […]
Most Ontario high schools charge prohibited ‘course fees’
Almost 70 per cent of Ontario high schools charge students fees for courses — fees that aren’t allowed under the Education Act, says a new report by People for Education. “Despite this prohibition, there appears to be many grey areas,” says the report released Thursday morning by the research and advocacy group. “In some schools, […]