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Ontario’s Minister of Education. MPP for Markham-Stouffville.

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For decades, teachers have spent their own money, and parents have been asked to pitch in, to help purchase materials for classrooms. Our government is changing that. Starting this September, every eligible elementary teacher will have direct access to $750 for classroom purchases. And that’s on top of the classroom supplies funding school boards continue to receive, about $32,000 a year for a typical 500-student elementary school. The bottom line: we’re putting more resources directly into the hands of teachers, so they have what they need to support students in the classroom.

For decades, teachers have spent their own money, and parents have been asked to pitch in, to help purchase materials for classrooms. Our government is changing that. Starting this September, every eligible elementary teacher will have direct access to $750 for classroom purchases. And that’s on top of the classroom supplies funding school boards continue to receive, about $32,000 a year for a typical 500-student elementary school. The bottom line: we’re putting more resources directly into the hands of teachers, so they have what they need to support students in the classroom.

91,004 views • 18 days ago

Our focus is clear: ensuring school boards run effectively so educators can focus on what matters most - student success.

Our focus is clear: ensuring school boards run effectively so educators can focus on what matters most - student success.

17,361 views • 4 days ago

As students head back to school, our focus is on giving every student the opportunity to succeed. This fall, 35 new and expanded schools across Ontario are opening their doors, creating more than 18,000 student spaces and 1,100 child care spaces.

As students head back to school, our focus is on giving every student the opportunity to succeed. This fall, 35 new and expanded schools across Ontario are opening their doors, creating more than 18,000 student spaces and 1,100 child care spaces.

31,022 views • 23 days ago

$750 directly to elementary homeroom teachers for classroom supplies. The opposition calls that a problem. For teachers, it’s support.

$750 directly to elementary homeroom teachers for classroom supplies. The opposition calls that a problem. For teachers, it’s support.

172,050 views • 5 months ago

I have been clear: the current school board governance structure is based on an outdated system that needs to be modernized. Our focus is to provide students with better outcomes and certainty, and we are looking to finalize governance changes as soon as possible.

I have been clear: the current school board governance structure is based on an outdated system that needs to be modernized. Our focus is to provide students with better outcomes and certainty, and we are looking to finalize governance changes as soon as possible.

126,493 views • 1 year ago

We need to get the politics out of the classroom.

We need to get the politics out of the classroom.

139,578 views • 1 year ago

The focus should always remain on student achievement. Graduation ceremonies must remain free from disruption, distraction, or division.

The focus should always remain on student achievement. Graduation ceremonies must remain free from disruption, distraction, or division.

55,686 views • 5 months ago

The latest EQAO results show that more action is needed to support our students and help them succeed. In too many cases, dysfunction and infighting among trustees have distracted boards from this core responsibility. I have taken the time to closely review these results, and we are taking decisive action to get students on track for stronger achievement.

The latest EQAO results show that more action is needed to support our students and help them succeed. In too many cases, dysfunction and infighting among trustees have distracted boards from this core responsibility. I have taken the time to closely review these results, and we are taking decisive action to get students on track for stronger achievement.

61,014 views • 9 months ago

Directors are hired by elected trustees. CEOs would be hired by elected trustees. This is about better governance. Glad we cleared that up.

Directors are hired by elected trustees. CEOs would be hired by elected trustees. This is about better governance. Glad we cleared that up.

32,746 views • 4 months ago

Educators deserve stable, accountable leadership that supports their work and puts student learning first. Our new legislation will establish qualified roles in English-language school boards and represents an important step forward toward greater consistency in our education system.

Educators deserve stable, accountable leadership that supports their work and puts student learning first. Our new legislation will establish qualified roles in English-language school boards and represents an important step forward toward greater consistency in our education system.

32,054 views • 5 months ago

Millions to outside organizations. “Infinitesimally insignificant.” I disagree. That money belongs in classrooms.

Millions to outside organizations. “Infinitesimally insignificant.” I disagree. That money belongs in classrooms.

26,167 views • 4 months ago

Families are rightfully frustrated by delays to the new K-12 school in Parry Sound, and after touring Parry Sound High School and the construction site, it’s clear that failures by the Near North District School Board and trustees are to blame. Strong action is underway to get this project back on track.

Families are rightfully frustrated by delays to the new K-12 school in Parry Sound, and after touring Parry Sound High School and the construction site, it’s clear that failures by the Near North District School Board and trustees are to blame. Strong action is underway to get this project back on track.

42,491 views • 9 months ago

Better access for parents means better outcomes for students. Our government is requiring school boards to establish Student and Family Support Offices to give families clear answers and timely solutions when it comes to their child’s education.

Better access for parents means better outcomes for students. Our government is requiring school boards to establish Student and Family Support Offices to give families clear answers and timely solutions when it comes to their child’s education.

38,811 views • 10 months ago

We’re refocusing the education system to support students, parents, and teachers.

We’re refocusing the education system to support students, parents, and teachers.

22,940 views • 5 months ago

Stop putting teachers in the middle. Let them focus on students.

Stop putting teachers in the middle. Let them focus on students.

18,971 views • 4 months ago

Every student deserves a classroom equipped for success and every teacher deserves the support to make it happen. Doug Ford Peter Bethlenfalvy 🔗:

Every student deserves a classroom equipped for success and every teacher deserves the support to make it happen. Doug Ford Peter Bethlenfalvy 🔗:

23,093 views • 6 months ago

Even this union president agrees. Qualifications matter when it comes to leading school boards.

Even this union president agrees. Qualifications matter when it comes to leading school boards.

17,485 views • 4 months ago

Showing up to school matters, that's why our new legislation would make attendance and participation count.

Showing up to school matters, that's why our new legislation would make attendance and participation count.

16,731 views • 4 months ago