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17.08.2020 / 21:21

Ontario government rejects TDSB pitch to cut class size, wants to maintain full day

Toronto school board’s plan to cut class sizes because it limits the amount of time students will spend in the classroom.Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the government wants to “maximize” classroom time for children while still creating safe conditions during the pandemic.On Friday, the province rejected a Toronto District School Board proposal that would have reduced elementary school class sizes to between 15 and 20 students.

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Coronavirus: Doug Ford to speak at virtual Association of Municipalities Ontario conference

Doug Ford is set to speak at this year’s Association of Municipalities Ontario conference this morning.The event is being held entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will feature discussions and workshops about how municipalities can begin to recover from the outbreak’s economic ravages.Also today, 10 cabinet ministers will participate in a forum on “supporting community well-being.” Ontario teachers say they’re preparing for online and in-class lessons with little guidance They include Health Minister Christine Elliott and Education Minister Stephen Lecce.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The AMO has at times clashed with the provincial government during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying

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Toronto District School Board says using reserve funds to cut class size a financial risk

COVID-19 concerns is a financial risk.Charlene Jackson says the Toronto District School Board has already set the millions in reserve funding aside for future obligations.Education Minister Stephen Lecce said Thursday that boards will be allowed to access $500 million of their own reserve funds to achieve physical distancing in classrooms.

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Hamilton school boards budget millions for COVID-19, but execs not sure it’s enough

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Coronavirus: Parents, teachers’ union and TDSB give Ontario’s updated education plan thumbs down

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce’s announcement for additional funding for school ventilation systems and allowing school boards to dip into reserve funds came late Thursday afternoon. While many are still digesting the details, several are already saying the plan lacks in key details to keep students safe.

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Coronavirus: Ontario education minister says reserve funding will help schools address physical distancing needs

When asked why he won’t mandate smaller class sizes as educators in Ontario prepare to return to school amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the use of up to $500 million in reserve funding will give school boards “an element of flexibility” and will allow for more physical distancing resources.

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Coronavirus: Ontario school boards will be allowed to use up to $500M in reserve funding for distancing initiatives

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced on Thursday that the province will be allowing school boards to access up to $500 million in local reserves to fund initiatives that will increase physical distancing as educators prepare for back-to-school amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Waterloo public school board extends opt-out deadline

out a form by 4 p.m. on Aug.

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Coronavirus: Education minister says Ontario will ‘continue to be there for our parents and for our kids’ as schools reopen

Ontario’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce said on Thursday that the province has listened to medical and pediatric professionals as schools prepare to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and that they will “continue to be there for our parents and for our kids,” adding that they will “not spare an expense” to keep students and staff safe.

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Coronavirus: Ford, Lecce respond to questions regarding Ontario school class sizes, physical distancing

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Thursday responded to questions regarding class sizes when schools reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that he wants classes “as small as possible,” but that the province “has the best plan” for reopening compared to other provinces. Education Minister Stephen Lecce also said that the province has stepped up “to ensure that Ontario leads the way” with its school reopening plan.

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Opt-out form provided for parents as Waterloo school board releases updated plans for return

Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has released new information on its plans for back to school.The board issued the information to parents on Tuesday, stating that they will need to fill out a form by Aug. 11 confirming their child will be attending school amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Ontario education minister breaks down back-to-school

Education minister Stephen Lecce breaks down the government’s plan to send kids back to school this September.

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Coronavirus: Lecce explains why cohorts not in place for elementary schools

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce on Thursday said that physical distancing measures of at least one metre will been in place for when schools return in “conjunction” with mask wearing and hand hygiene. Asked why cohorts would not take place in elementary schools, Lecce said health advice received says there is a higher risk among students in high school, but added mandatory mask policies in elementary school will help in protecting those in schools safe.

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Coronavirus: Ford says teachers have right not to go back to classroom, but encourages return

Ontario Premier Doug Ford commended teachers on Thursday for how they’ve adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic and said they have the right to not go back to the classroom when schools reopen due to health concerns, but said they “need the teachers to come to class when possible.” Education Minister Stephen Lecce added that they would respect the decision of the teacher, but say there is an expectation that they can teach online.

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Coronavirus: Ontario education minister outlines reopening for elementary, high schools

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce laid out the plan to reopen both elementary and high schools on Thursday starting Sept. 8, five days a week.

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Ontario government set to announce back-to-school plans in September

Ontario government is due to announce plans for reopening schools in September later today.The announcement comes just six weeks before back-to-school season and a week before the province’s 72 school boards were initially asked to outline their plans for the academic year.The province had previously asked school boards to prepare for three scenarios come September: regular in-class instruction with physical-distancing measures in place, full-time remote learning, and a hybrid model blending both approaches.

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Initials plans for back to school released by Waterloo school board

coronavirus pandemic: a full-time return to the classroom, virtual classes for all, or a hybrid model that combines the two.

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London teachers await back-to-school plans from Ford government as Liberal Party releases its plan

COVID-19.The Thames Valley District School Board issued an update on its website on Friday, saying it will be “ready to welcome all students back to school with enhanced public health protocols,” but is also preparing to provide “a blend of in-school and at-home learning” if required.That same day, Education Minister Stephen Lecce said details about the plan to reopen schools would be coming “next week.” The province first announced in mid-June that it was looking at three potential options for the return to school.

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Ontario NDP calls on Ford government to boost funding for school reopenings in September

Opposition is renewing calls for the government to increase education funding so schools can safely reopen in September.NDP Leader Andrea Horwath made the comments at a press conference in Brampton, Ont., on Friday.

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Officials demand funding for Ontario schools to reopen as government promises plan

Ontario students are set to return to class, parents, teachers and school boards are growing increasingly frustrated with a lack of details and funding for the safe reopening of schools.The province promised Thursday that more clarity is coming next week, though Education Minister Stephen Lecce acknowledged that the government could be doing more.The head of a school board west of Toronto says the province needs to provide more funding to do the job right.

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Halton public school board asking Ontario to drop ‘hybrid’ model due to lack of child care

COVID-19 pandemic.In a letter to Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce, the HDSB said the option would not work for students from kindergarten to Grade 6 since it requires child care for up to 36,000 students, which does not currently exist in the region.The board goes on to sat that daytime child care within Halton primarily focuses on preschool-aged children. Hamilton school board reveals 3 reopening plans, hopes for full return in fall 2020 “Therefore, temporary, casual, and unlicensed care may make up the majority of a potential new child-care market.,” HDSB chair Andrea Grebenc said in her letter to Lecce.

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Group of child care operators ask Ontario to fully reopen sector

Ontario child-care operators is asking the province to allow the sector to fully reopen in September.The six operators, who are all women, say a government plan that restricts capacity could result in the closure of some centres.Education Minister Stephen Lecce said this week that the province was planning to expand the number of children allowed in daycare centres effective July 27, from the current cohorts of 10 to 15 children.

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Coronavirus: Ontario education minister says child-care centres to increase size of cohort

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced on Monday that as of July 27, all child-care centres can operate with increased cohorts of 15 children while adhering to safety procedures previously laid out.

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Coronavirus: Ontario prefers in-class return for students, but health officials must approve

Stephen Lecce says the Ontario government prefers a return to in-class learning for students this September.Lecce’s statement comes weeks after the province told school boards to prepare for an array of options, including a return to regular class learning, online learning or a combination of both.

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Coronavirus: Ontario government asks school boards to consider starting upcoming academic year earlier

Ontario government has asked the province’s school boards to consider starting the upcoming academic year a little bit earlier than normal as planning for reopening facilities during the coronavirus pandemic continues.“In order to maximize instruction time for students, school boards and school authorities are encouraged to start their school year by Sept. 1,” a recent memo obtained by Global News from Education Minister Stephen Lecce said.“It is also advised that boards schedule three PA days prior to the start of student instruction.

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2 schools to serve as test sites as London, Ont., area public board prepares for September classes

closed since mid-March due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. On Friday, the Ministry of Education outlined three scenarios for the upcoming school year: a full return to class, continued remote learning, or a mix of online learning and “in-class instruction on alternate days allowing maximum groups of 15 students.”Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the hybrid model is the most likely option.

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Coronavirus: Lecce unveils Ontario’s back-to-school plans in September

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce unveiled the province’s approach to the reopening of schools in September, adding that their proposal would include three different models for the new school year, which will include a plan for regular in-class instruction, a second plan for the continuation of remote learning and a third plan that blends in-class instruction with virtual learning.

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Ontario government to announce plan for reopening schools in September

Ontario is set to announce a plan today for reopening schools in September.Schools across the province have been closed since March 13, when the government moved to shut down much of the province to address the spread of COVID-19.The school year has continued with remote learning since then, and Education Minister Stephen Lecce had promised a plan for a safe September reopening by the end of this month.He is set to make the announcement today with Premier Doug Ford.

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Coronavirus: Ford says plan coming for safe return to school, will work to ensure teachers’ safety

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Wednesday that a plan would be rolled out by Education Minister Stephen Lecce soon that will ensure a safe return to school.

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Daycares are opening across the country, but can they really operate safely?

The reopening of daycare centres in regions across the country has brought a host of new rules and guidelines as the coronavirus pandemic continues.Ontario is the latest province to allow all licenced daycare centres to open, starting June 12. Daycares were allowed to open in Quebec on May 11, except for Montreal. The province’s largest city opened its daycares on June 1, having been initially excluded due to the amount of COVID-19 cases coming out of the region.

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Ontario health minister seen at LCBO while reportedly waiting for coronavirus test results

coronavirus test results, but at a press conference Thursday, she said she was following the medical advice that she was given.In a photo sent to CP24, Elliott is seen wearing a mask while shopping in the wine section of an LCBO.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario deputy premier addresses visit to LCBO while waiting for COVID-19 test results

When asked by a reporter on Thursday about a photograph circulating online showing Ontario Deputy Premier Christine Elliott shopping at an LCBO store while awaiting COVID-19 test results, Elliott explained that she was tested because she came in contact with Education Minister Stephen Lecce, who came in contact with an infected individual, but when she got tested on Wednesday, it was after Lecce’s results came back negative, adding that she was advised such a trip would be OK.

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Coronavirus: Premier Doug Ford, health minister test negative for COVID-19

COVID-19.His office said Wednesday he would get tested after learning that Education Minister Stephen Lecce had come into contact with someone who was infected.Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliott held a joint news conference the day before with Lecce to announce a child-care reopening plan.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario minister confident in safety at Queen’s Park as premier, health minister being tested for COVID-19

Ontario Minister for Training, Colleges and Universities Ross Romano held a briefing on COVID-19 on Wednesday as the government released news that Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliott were being tested for coronavirus after Education Minister Stephen Lecce had learned he had come in contact with someone who had tested positive.

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Coronavirus: Premier Ford, health minister to be tested for COVID-19

coronavirus on Wednesday after education minister Stephen Lecce was tested Tuesday.The announcement on Wednesday said that Lecce was tested for COVID-19 after he learned he came into contact with someone who had tested positive for the virus. All three were together to make the announcement about daycares reopening in the city Tuesday.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The government said that “out of an abundance of caution,” Elliott and Ford will not be present at the daily coronavirus press conference at Queen’s Park.Both will also be tested.The news comes after Ford’s nephew, Toronto coun.

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Coronavirus: Accessibility advocate calls on Ford government to provide support for special needs students

A Toronto-based accessibility advocate is calling on the Ontario government for a comprehensive plan to remove barriers that online learning creates for students with disabilities.

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Why Ontario is keeping schools closed until September

Education Minister Stephen Lecce breaks down the process behind the decision to keep Ontario’s schools closed until September.

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Education minister to give update on schools, child care in Ontario

TORONTO – Ontario’s education minister is set to give an update today on the status of schools and child care services as some businesses in the province begin to open their doors.

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Province says Ontarians can use home-based child care amid coronavirus pandemic

The Ford government announced Thursday that a large portion of the Ontario economy will begin to reopen next week amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario launches ‘voluntary’ redeployment of education workers during pandemic

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced Wednesday that the provincial government had reached an agreement with school boards and unions to allow for the “voluntary” redeployment of education workers to facilities struggling during the novel coronavirus pandemic, including long-term care homes, hospitals and shelters.

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Coronavirus: Ontario government to prop up child care providers with financial supports

TORONTO — The provincial government says it will provide financial support for child-care providers struggling to pay the bills during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario government announces supports for child care centres

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced provincial supports for child care centres on Saturday to ensure they’re able to “remain sustainable” amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.

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A timeline of the novel coronavirus in Guelph, Ont.

The City of Guelph continues to be impacted by the novel coronavirus since a pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario expands list of those eligible for emergency child care

During a press conference on Wednesday, Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced that Ontario would be expanding the list of those eligible for emergency child care to include grocery store workers, pharmaceutical workers, retirement home staff, Ontario truckers, the Canadian Armed Forces, and those who support those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario building ‘strong’ summer learning program as pandemic continues, says education minister

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce on Sunday said that the province is working on building a “strong” summer learning program, as publicly-funded schools are to remain closed until at least May 31 due to the spread of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario extends closures for publicly-funded schools until May 31

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced on Sunday that all publicly-funded schools in the province will remain closed until at least May 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an extension of the previous order. The provincial government made the decision to extend the closures based on advice from Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, Dr.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario private schools, daycare centres to remain closed as per emergency order

On Sunday, Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced all publicly-funded schools in the province will remain closed until at least May 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an extension of the previous order, but private schools and daycare centres are also to remain closed as those are managed under the emergency order.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario extends closures for publicly-funded schools until May 31

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