News - Ministry of Education

1. 
   Ontario's Next Step For Full-Day Early Learning

   Ontario has taken an important step toward ensuring that all four- and five-year-olds have access to an engaging and enriching full day of learning.

   February 17, 2010 3:00 PM | Ministry of Education
2. Ontario Welcomes Students From Haiti
   In response to the recent earthquake in Haiti, the government has taken the necessary steps to allow children from Haiti who have been displaced prompt admission to Ontario's publicly funded schools without having to pay fees.
   February 16, 2010 3:38 PM | Ministry of Education
3. Ontario's New School Safety Rules Take Effect Today

   Ontario is the first province in Canada to require all school staff to report serious student incidents -- including bullying -- to the principal.

   February 1, 2010 9:00 AM | Ministry of Education
4. Setting The Standard For Healthy Eating In Schools

   Ontario's new nutrition standards for food and beverages sold in schools will give our students healthier places to learn and help them perform better in school.  

   January 15, 2010 4:00 PM | Ministry of Education
5. Only Three Weeks Left For Premier's Awards Nominations

   February 1 is the final day to nominate an Ontario educator for this year's Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence.   

   January 14, 2010 11:00 AM | Ministry of Education
6. Full-day Learning Coming To 101 Toronto Schools

   Local children and their families will benefit from an integrated day of learning and play when full-day early learning comes to Toronto this September.

   January 12, 2010 12:00 PM | Ministry of Education
7. Challenging Students To Make Their Schools Healthier
   Ontario students are being challenged to take part in the Healthy Schools Recognition Program and make their schools healthier.
   January 6, 2010 11:00 AM | Ministry of Education
8. Statement By Education Minister Kathleen Wynne On New Fall Progress Report Card

   For years, educators and parents have agreed that six to eight weeks into the school year was too early to grade students. And during the past two years, education experts have been looking at ways to improve reporting to parents. 
   

   December 22, 2009 4:36 PM | Ministry of Education
9. Administrative Review Completed About Two Simcoe School Closures

   Independent facilitator Dave Cooke's report states that Simcoe Country District School Board did follow its locally developed accommodation review processes in closing Prince of Wales Public School in Barrie and Tecumseth North Elementary School in Cookstown. 

   December 18, 2009 4:00 PM | Ministry of Education
10. Administrative Review Of Blyth Public School Closure Completed

    Independent facilitator Margaret Wilson's report states that Avon Maitland District School Board did follow its locally developed accommodation review process in closing Blyth Public School. 

    December 4, 2009 4:00 PM | Ministry of Education
11. School Boards' Top Priority is Now Student Achievement
    Student achievement is now the top priority for school boards.
    December 1, 2009 5:07 PM | Ministry of Education
12. Financial Literacy Essential to Student Success, Stronger Economy

    Starting in September 2011, Grade 4 to 12 students in Ontario will be learning to make informed choices and effective decisions about the use and management of money.

    November 2, 2009 10:18 AM | Ministry of Education
13. Toronto School Board Followed Accommodation Review Process

    Independent facilitator Dave Cooke has concluded that the Toronto District School Board followed its accommodation review process for Timothy Eaton Business and Technical Institute.

    October 9, 2009 4:00 PM | Ministry of Education
14. Nominations Open For Top Educators In Ontario

    Nominations are now open for this year's Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence.

    September 30, 2009 9:05 AM | Ministry of Education
15. 
    One Million New Books In School Libraries

    Elementary students started the school year with more than one million new books in school libraries, and there are more on the way.

    September 28, 2009 8:57 AM | Ministry of Education