TDSB trustees demand ‘clear and transparent’ criteria to get authority back
Toronto District School Board (TDSB) trustees are asking the education minister for clear criteria and a meeting on ending provincial supervision, reports say.
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Saturday, November 7 · 22 stories this morningOntario high school teachers are holding a strike vote: here’s what parents should know
Ontario's high school teachers are holding a strike vote, and the report outlines what parents should know.
Some parents concerned after unknown person tried to pick up kid at daycares
Some parents say they are worried after people recently tried to pick up a child without authorization at two French Catholic school daycares in Ottawa.
Fort Smith mother says daughter staying home after suspected recording device found at school
A Fort Smith mother says her daughter is staying home after a suspected recording device was found at her school, CBC reports.
Why new OCDSB trustees will be sworn in despite having no powers
The Ottawa Citizen explains why new Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) trustees will be sworn in even though they have no powers.
What's in a name? Board seeks suggestions for new Barrie, Angus schools
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is inviting the community to suggest names for new public elementary schools in south Barrie, Angus, Alcona and Orillia.
Barrie driver charged for failing to stop for school bus on Hwy. 26
OPP say a Barrie driver passed a school bus stopped in Meaford with lights flashing and stop arm extended while children were boarding.
Rural schools to stay open when buses cancelled, says public board
Lakehead District School Board says school bus cancellations will no longer automatically close its rural schools going forward.
Catholic school board considers expansion as enrolment increases
A Catholic school board is considering expansion as its enrolment increases, the Windsor Star reports.
Car burns out behind Huron Heights Secondary School
A car burned out in the back parking lot of Huron Heights Secondary School, and the building was not hit, NewmarketToday reports.