If every Peel District School Board Principal did these 5 things, the climate for working in our schools would be noticeably better.

“Thou shalt use THIS VLE!” Seems like “voice and choice” isn’t a thing in Peel District School Board. Very disappointing. 🤦🏾‍♂️

Keep Google Classroom in the Peel District School Board - Sign the Petition! chng.it/XxJP9r2N via Change.org Canada

Yesterday I said that Sunday’s announcement was a distraction. Boy was I right. Will school boards speak up now that their autonomy is being challenged? I have yet to see the documents surrounding this. thestar.com/politics/provi…

Folks want to prevent discussions of critical race theory and systemic racism in education… when Black boys can’t even ring the wrong doorbell without being seen as a threat. There’s a history behind this that is real, relevant and needs real talk in education to address ABR.

It’s #EducationWeek2023. Teachers in Peel District School Board want to see an end to: ❌Punitive absence management programs ❌Mandatory virtual classrooms and directions that push privatization ❌Re-deployment of teachers to cover unfilled jobs #BetterTogether bramptonguardian.com/news-story/109…

By forcing exclusivity of D2L in schools, Peel District School Board is co-signing Doug Ford's plan to privatize online education. Taking resources away from public schools and hurting students in the process. Stop D2L exclusivity. Put staff and students first -we are #BetterTogether #PETL

My latest piece in The Globe and Mail examines one of the more complicated questions in public education as school boards shutter congregated classrooms in the shift to inclusion: theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

Shameful but not surprising. This govt continues to shortchange public education meaning boards are forced to make cuts. In the end, who suffers? The students of #ontario #osstf #onted #onpoli

OSSTF Peel TBU members are encouraged to check out the "Bargaining" page at osstfd19.ca for detailed information (including the slideshow from the town hall information sessions) about the voluntary binding interest arbitration vote (log-in required).

Members are encouraged to check out our website at osstfd19.ca for bargaining bulletin #44 and a press release related to the vote on binding voluntary interest arbitration.

SPECIAL REPORT: New survey results from People for Education show that the vast majority of schools in Ontario do not have the necessary supports & resources needed to properly implement de-streaming! De-streaming has been a priority for years, as many reports have shown that streaming

"Ppl are doing their best to get by, but the students of Ontario deserve better than us getting by..." #OSSTF Pres. osstfkaren discusses the difficulties that #OntEd staff & students face under the Ford gov's underfunded implementation of de-streaming. cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

I could use your help reaching my fundraising goal. Every single share and donation makes a difference. gofund.me/31f8ca06

Join the movement! Wear blue this Friday to show solidarity with #Local2100 as we negotiate for a fair & respectful contract Lets make our collective voice heard at the bargaining table! #SupportLocal2100 #BlueFriday ✊✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 OPSEU/SEFPO ETFO Peel OSSTF Peel Teachers OSBCU-CSCSO @PeelLabour

"Min. of Ed must fund (school boards) to cover the TRUE operating costs... We cannot continue to operate under outdated funding models that fail to address students’ current & future needs adequately.” #OntEd globalnews.ca/news/10430501/…

"(Ford) gov chooses to shortchange public ed, which drives down wages… Qualified professionals leave, causing staffing issues & it’s students who suffer." #OSSTF President osstfkaren calls on Ford to stop shortchanging #OntEd! #OnPoli Full video: youtu.be/RTe9OOTE9zQ

"Classrooms can reach over 40°C with humidity for much of May and June. If parents could feel the heat in their child's classroom, I believe they would be extremely upset." Share your own experience where heat impacted your work and health: ofl.ca/the-heat-is-on/ #TheHeatIsOn

“What are the numbers telling us? 31% of #OSSTF members report having physical force used against them” and those numbers increase for many ed worker roles. Lead researcher, Dawn Hoffman discusses the results of our violence in schools survey. #OntEd #SaferSchoolsNow #OnPoli

“Our kids are bearing the brunt of Doug Ford’s cuts to education, from larger class sizes to fewer EAs and support staff, to the lack of mental health professionals, and the reduction of supports for students with special needs. This creates frustration, which leads to violence.