Education
Being a teacher means balancing flexible learning with Ministry expectations
Teachers play a big role in the development of children and adolescents. But how much flexibility is there in the job?
Province announces more school funding
ETFO asks why there's still an emphasis on remote learning
Following two years of global learning disruption, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government announced funding of nearly $27 billion for the 2022-23 school year.
Two Lindsay women create decorative jars to support school breakfast program
Betty Giutsos and Maria Stalker have only been Lindsay residents for about four years, both retired, from Markham and Newmarket respectively.
Director of education notes low COVID numbers in school a good sign
Director of education for the Trillium Lakelands District School Board, Wes Hahn, says schools are not seeing the spikes in COVID cases “we thought we would see.”
Return to school plan outlined by TLDSB
Trillium Lakelands District School Board trustees were brought up to speed by senior staff on the steps being taken to hopefully allow for a safe return to school on Jan. 17.
Teacher’s union not consulted on latest government decision for online learning
As Kawartha Lakes students begin at least two weeks of virtual instruction today, the union representative for high school teachers said he is frustrated about being shut out of key decisions.
School board ready for virtual learning if needed
Trillium Lakelands District School Board’s director of education, Wes Hahn, spent considerable time updating trustees on COVID in the community and schools and the potential impact that rising numbers of illness might have on the board’s back to school plans in January.
