
Paul Calandra
@PaulCalandra • 11,404 subscribers
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.
Paul Calandra91,004 просмотров • 18 дней назад

I have been clear: the current school board governance structure is based on an outdated system that needs to be modernized.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.
Paul Calandra126,493 просмотров • 1 год назад

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.
Paul Calandra61,014 просмотров • 9 месяцев назад

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.
Paul Calandra32,054 просмотров • 5 месяцев назад

Millions to outside organizations. “Infinitesimally insignificant.” I disagree. That money belongs in classrooms.
Paul Calandra26,167 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

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.
Paul Calandra42,491 просмотров • 9 месяцев назад

We’re refocusing the education system to support students, parents, and teachers.
Paul Calandra22,940 просмотров • 5 месяцев назад

Stop putting teachers in the middle. Let them focus on students.
Paul Calandra18,971 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

Even this union president agrees. Qualifications matter when it comes to leading school boards.
Paul Calandra17,485 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

Showing up to school matters, that's why our new legislation would make attendance and participation count.
Paul Calandra16,731 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад