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We have been planning for September with a focus on school safety, mental health, learning recovery.
NDP MPP Marit Stiles said the announcement reveals the Doug Ford government’s plan to push the province into permanent online learning despite an “absolutely horrible” experience for families during the pandemic.
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She said online learning as hurt kids’ mental health and forced some parents out of the workforce.
“It’s pretty clear that planning for online learning for the entire next school year is not just about COVID-19, it’s about government saving money off the backs of our kids, and it always has been,” Stiles said.
Last Updated Tuesday, May 4, 2021 2:36PM EDT School boards across Ontario will be required to offer virtual learning as an option for students for the entire 2021-22 school year, provincial officials confirmed Tuesday. It is unclear how many students will opt for remote learning come September but during a briefing to outline plans for the 2021-22 school year, the province confirmed that all boards must present it as an option. We’ve committed ourselves to consulting on providing that choice beyond this year. What we heard in the consultation absolutely clearly is that parents want that choice for this September because we are unsure of where this pandemic will take us, Ontario s Education Minister Stephen Lecce said at a news conference on Tuesday afternoon.
Strong likelihood students won t return to class this year: Fisher The head of the Thames Valley District school board said Wednesday there is a very good chance students will not return to the classroom before the end of this school year.
Author of the article: Heather Rivers
Publishing date: Apr 28, 2021 • 7 hours ago • 2 minute read • St. Thomas Aquinas custodian Dave Cabral does his rounds on Monday, April 13, 2021, at the school. Ontario schools have been closed since April 19, and it s not known if students will return to class before the school year ends in June. (Mike Hensen/The London Free Press)
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