Kristin Rushowy Queen's Park Bureau

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Ford government's $5M for school nutrition programs called 'a drop in the bucket'

Ford government's $5M for school nutrition programs called 'a drop in the bucket'

The province is spending an extra $5 million on school nutrition programs as the opposition continues to call for a national strategy to address the issue of kids going to class hungry.

Want to weigh in about the Ford government's new changes to schools and skilled trades? Here's your chance

Want to weigh in about the Ford government's new changes to schools and skilled trades? Here's your chance

The Education Ministry is now consulting on a number of controversial changes -- including having a say in boards selling off unused schools, as well as director of education performance appraisals -- and will soon be seeking input on a...

Reading, writing math scores remain stable in Ontario EQAO testing

Reading, writing math scores remain stable in Ontario EQAO testing

Grade 9 math, which was destreamed to one core course for students of all abilities, even saw a slight increase.

Ontario public high school teachers approve arbitration

Ontario public high school teachers approve arbitration

Talks to continue for next month as part of deal between union, province.

Education Minister says tentative deal with ETFO education workers will provide 'stability for families'

Education Minister says tentative deal with ETFO education workers will provide 'stability for families'

Education Minister Stephen Lecce says he is "incredibly proud" the government and school boards reached a tentative deal with education workers represented by the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, as the union looks to hold a ratification vote in the...