4 ON school boards are suing social media companies. Join whistleblower Frances Haugen, CAMH scientist, and @TDSB Chair in convo w/ Martin Regg Cohn May 8 at the TMU Democracy Forum: Suing Social Media. Hosted by @daistmu and Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy. dais.ca/talks/

On May 8, join Martin Regg Cohn, Frances Haugen (Facebook whistleblower), Dr. Alexia Polillo (CAMH) and Rachel Chernos Lin (TDSB) for the next Democracy Forum discussion about four Ontario school board lawsuits against social media companies. RSVP: ow.ly/MGrN50RngQI

We're pleased to announce a tentative agreement has been reached with the Education Workers’ Alliance of Ontario. Full release at: opsba.org/tentative-agre…

Adjusted for inflation, per-pupil funding is lowest in recent history and now sits at $11,506.03, a gap of $776.41 per student since 2018-19. Full OPSBA news release: opsba.org/ontarios-educa…

With 1.3 million students in our English public system, that $776 per pupil leads to a significant gap of more than a billion dollars. For a year-over-year analysis of education funding, please see the figure below.

It's not just school boards noting these inflationary pressures – staff federations, @PeopleforEd, and the CCPA Ontario have all noted that the past few years of funding increases do not cover costs, leading to cuts at the school board level.

“You need to be grounded in a culture of care and concern — that’s what we are here for,” said Principal Samuel. " Kudos to Near North DSB for its student-centred approach to addressing youth vaping and addiction. thestar.com/politics/provi… via @torontostar

Parents and Caregivers: Your insights are key to improving mental health resources to help you help your child! Help us shape a better future for young people in Ontario. Click the link to complete the survey today! opsba.org/mental-health-… #onted

🚨ICYMI! We've got a new scholarship in partnership with our friends at AMO. Please RT. Applications are due June 28. OSTA-AECO

Act fast! Registration is still open for the 2024 Canadian School Boards Association Congress and National Trustee Gathering on Indigenous Education taking place July 3 to 5 in Toronto. Register now at web.cvent.com/event/71ade5c7…

One week left to take the Ontario Coalition for Children and Youth Mental Health Survey! Your insights are crucial to help us improve the resources available for parents and caregivers to improve children and youth mental health and well-being in Ontario. opsba.org/mental-health-…

News release: OPSBA ratifies agreement reached with EWAO opsba.org/ewao-ratificat…

PRESS RELEASE: Hundreds of school trustees set to gather in Ontario tinyurl.com/yc542rj7 #CSBA2024

We are so excited to be welcoming delegations from throughout Canada to Toronto next week! See link below for more about the 2024 CSBA Congress and National Trustee Gathering on Indigenous Education.

And thank *you* for your service to both OPSBA, and indeed all of Ontario's public education system, during your six years as our President!

The Indigenous Trustees' Council of OPSBA - led by Chair Elaine Johnston - was pleased to welcome Minister of Education Jill Dunlop and Parliamentary Assistant Billy Pang, as well as Minister's Office staff, to its annual strategic planning meeting today in Toronto. 1/2

All-girls robotics team from Peel school wins championship title for Canada at world competition. They won first place at the World Robot Olympiad in Italy, a first for Canada. trib.al/dP2OVME

Grateful for the visit from OPSBA President Kathleen Woodcock, Trustee , Exec. Director Stephanie Donaldson, and Director of Ed. Will_Goodman to our Indigenous Skilled Trades Program at Nipigon-Red Rock DHS! Your support means so much to our community and students! #EducationMatters SGDSB

An honour to be invited to Nipigon-Red Rock DHS by Principal Lisa MacLeod and Director Will_Goodman to learn about the truly inspiring Indigenous Skilled Trades Program! SGDSB is doing transformative and important work for students. So much to be proud of. Onwards!

Today, the OHRC released the #DreamsDelayed Action Plan. It is the culmination of extensive consultation with communities and institutions and is an important milestone in our efforts to address anti-Black racism in Ontario’s publicly funded #education system.