Article content Local schools are preparing for the potential of full-time virtual learning after the province directed school boards to be ready for “all learning scenarios” in the new year. Education Minister Stephen Lecce told boards in a memo this week that staff and students should bring essential learning materials home over the holidays as cases throughout the province reached all-time highs this week. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Schools prep for virtual learning after holidays Back to video A letter from the Upper Canada District School board adds they’ve been told to “encourage staff and students to take home anything they may need for distance learning before the winter break to ensure staff and students are prepared for any possible learning scenario in January.”