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The union representative for Hamilton’s public high school teachers says larger class sizes will not mean better education for students. Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) Local 21 President Dan Staples predicts the provincial government’s decision to increase average class sizes from 22-to-28 will be “very...

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) says with sweeping changes to the education system announced Friday, the province has “declared war on Ontario's public education system.” “OSSTF/FEESO’s response in defence of that system will be commensurate,” the union representing English public high school teachers said in...

TORONTO -- Cellphones will be banned in Ontario classrooms during instructional time, starting in September -- news that some suggest is meant to distract from ongoing criticism over autism funding. Education Minister Lisa Thompson said in a statement Tuesday that a formal announcement is coming soon. "Ontario's...

Earlier this morning, President Liz Stuart appeared on two CBC Radio Programs:Metro Morning, hosted by Matt Galloway, andOntario Morning, hosted by Saroja Coelho. President Stuart discussed some of the recent education-related announcements by the provincial government, including changes to the Ontario Autism Program and the memo...