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The hybrid learning model will remain for the start of the next school year, even while public school teachers in the area are airing their frustrations with the model imposed by the board.
The Upper Canada District School Board says it will continue with the hybrid learning model used for the current school year before in-person learning was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Under a hybrid model, teachers are responsible for both students in the classroom and synchronous online learning simultaneously. Teachers are also responsible for both non-synchronous digital and non-digital students.
Published Monday, June 14, 2021 12:19PM EDT Last Updated Monday, June 14, 2021 7:07PM EDT TORONTO - Ontario s Progressive Conservatives employed a rarely used legislative power on Monday to pass a bill limiting third-party election advertising amid shouts of “shame” from the opposition. The government used the notwithstanding clause to pass Bill 307, which reintroduced amendments to the Election Finances Act that a judge struck down as unconstitutional last week. The clause allows legislatures to override portions of the charter for a five-year term. The opposition parties argued the legislation was an attempt by Premier Doug Ford s government to silence criticism ahead of next year s provincial election.
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Representatives have returned to Ontario's legislature for an emergency weekend debate on election finance law with implications for free speech that experts warn may backfire on Premier Doug Ford's government.