This means no strike tomorrow by #cupe school support staff. Schools will open as usual

Report cards are out. The Ford government says it has a plan to help students catch up. Is turning to the private sector a solution — or part of the problem? Isabel Teotonio thestar.com/news/gta/2022/… via @torontostar

“I have put out a massive olive branch,” to CUPE, Ford says #onted

On Saturday’s Toronto Star A1: Will Ontario students have a normal school year? Isabel Teotonio Megan Ogilvie Kenyon Wallace Kristin Rushowy on what awaits kids, parents and teachers this fall. 📸 by Andrew Francis Wallace /1

Tonight, I shared my Leadership Report for our first regular Board meeting of the 2022-23 school year. The whole video will be available tomorrow, but here are some excerpts:

New - University of Toronto has “reinstated the vaccination requirement for students&employees living in uni residences. Students living in residences this fall will be required to have primary series of a #COVID19 vaccine and at least one booster dose before moving in.” #ontpse #onpse #cdnpse

CALLOUT: Looking to speak with Toronto parents of elementary and/or secondary school children who have enrolled for virtual learning in Sept 22. If you’re interested in speaking with me for a Toronto Star story please DM me or email [email protected]

Did you graduate university in '20, '21 or are graduating this year? I'm working on a piece about pandemic grads for Toronto Star and would love to hear from you

During the meeting, director of education Mark Fisher told trustees the Thames Valley District School Board is currently facing “north of 1,000 total absences, which is approximately 10 per cent of our overall staff.” #LdnOnt trib.al/JsTjrhp

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board votes to require students and staff to wear masks at school. Eight in favour, 3 abstentions, one opposed. #ONTED

Call out: Do you currently have COVID and feel like it's everywhere right now? Dm if you'd be willing to chat for Toronto Star

BREAKING: #HamOnt public school board has voted to defy the province and keep masking for students and staff until April 15. One trustee described it as 'staring down the ministry' while another said removing masking on March 21 was 'irresponsible.' Watch Hamilton Spectator for story.

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🚨CALL-OUT: As Ontario inches towards removing vaccine & mask mandates, are there folks who will still choose to be cautious about social distancing & other public health measures despite where the province is headed? If so, I'd love to talk for a story. I'm at [email protected]

CALLOUT: Looking to speak with Toronto parents of elementary and/or secondary school children for a story about learning outcomes, and grades, during the pandemic. If you’re interested in speaking with me for a Toronto Star story, please DM me or email [email protected]

Booster shots are also getting the go-ahead for 12- to 17-year olds.

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BREAKING: Ontario is easing COVID-19 capacity restrictions starting this Thursday — and as of March 1 proof of vaccination will no longer be required, Premier Doug Ford has announced. #onpoli #COVID19Ontario

Booster shots are also getting the go-ahead for 12 to 17 year olds.

Toronto high school teachers remain in parking lot, refusing to work amid ‘unsafe conditions’ brought on by COVID | The Star ⁦Isabel Teotonio⁩ thestar.com/news/gta/2022/…

In a first for Ontario, a school in a condo is coming to Toronto’s waterfront - thestar.com by ⁦Kristin Rushowy⁩ thestar.com/politics/provi…

Toronto public, Catholic school boards call another snow day for Tuesday - thestar.com by ⁦Kristin Rushowy⁩ thestar.com/news/gta/2022/…