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Distance learning okay with UCDSB parents, survey suggests
BROCKVILLE – A survey by the Upper Canada District School Board suggests a majority of parents are handling the learning-at-home model in stride during the […]
education
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Ontario government backs off class sizes, mandatory e-learning
TORONTO – The Ontario government is backing off an increase in class sizes and mandatory e-learning as it works to secure collective agreements with teacher […]
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Education focus for NDP candidate in Leeds-Grenville
ATHENS – An outspoken critic of the province’s school review process, which nearly closed an Athens school, will be the face of the New Democratic […]
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UCDSB has worked with other boards but ‘not easy,’ says chairman
BROCKVILLE – While understanding the province wants school boards to work together on consolidation, the head of the Upper Canada District School Board says it’s […]
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MPP Clark not backing down on school moratorium
QUEEN’S PARK – Local MPP Steve Clark isn’t backing down on his mission to see the school closure process put off one year. Clark repeated […]
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School closure report ‘ignores’ presented alternatives, says MPP
BROCKVILLE – As Upper Canada school board trustees meet tonight (Wednesday), the MPP for Leeds-Grenville is asking them to reject the final report on consolidating […]
Opinion
LTE: Education minister washing hands of school closures
I listened intently to an interview with Ontario Education Minister Mitzie Hunter. To sum up, I have zero confidence that the minister will do anything […]
News
UCDSB budget cuts affecting vital services ‘simply not true’, chairman says
BROCKVILLE – The chairman of the Upper Canada District School Board has taken the unprecedented step of releasing a video message to “present the facts” […]
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Upper Canada board, elementary teachers reach labour deal
BROCKVILLE – The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) and its elementary teachers have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The board announced […]