Posts Filed Under: Education

Duly Quoted: Education Minister Liz Sandals, on Governance Issues at the TDSB

Provincial government orders independent review of TDSB to address "ongoing concerns."

By Sarah Sweet Nov. 25th, 3:25 pm

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Glad Hand: Self-Correction

By Brett Lamb Nov. 7th, 11:12 am

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Cultivating Young Minds With Learning Gardens

Toronto schools are offering hands-on nature and food education.

By Peter Goffin Jul. 11th, 3:17 pm

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Travel Through the Solar System in a Few Short Blocks

Artist creates installation of astronomical proportions.

By Stephanie Avery Jun. 19th, 2:00 pm

Public Works: Empowering Girls to Build Strong Communities

The Femme 2 STEM program teaches teenage girls to design and create public space.

By Peter Goffin May. 27th, 9:00 am

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The Sam the Record Man Sign is Almost Definitely Never Returning to Yonge Street

In 2008, Ryerson promised to restore famous neon sign, but now the City is in the process of letting the university off the hook.

By Steve Kupferman Aug. 29th, 2:15 pm

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Public Works: Grow Your Own Lunch

A new school in Vietnam brings agriculture into the curriculum.

By Patrick Metzger Aug. 29th, 11:00 am

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A New Task Force Aims to Bring City Councillors, School Officials to the Table

Relations between the City and its school boards haven't always been warm, but a new task force hopes to change that.

By Jennifer Hough Aug. 21st, 10:00 am

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Duly Quoted: Anonymous Ontario Teacher

“Everybody thinks now that [deals] have been signed, there’s labour peace...But there is chaos within.”

By Steve Kupferman Jun. 5th, 1:00 pm

Ontario 2013 Budget: Youth Edition

While the provincial party leaders squabble over the budget, here's what's at stake for Ontario's younger residents.

By David Hains May. 2nd, 5:53 pm

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How Toronto Educators Are Leading the Fight for Kids’ “Eco-Literacy”

Some Toronto teachers are going to extraordinary lengths to make sure environmental education is more than just rote learning.

By Jodie Shupac Feb. 21st, 9:30 am

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Chris Spence, TDSB’s Director of Education, Admits to Plagiarizing Part of a Star Op-Ed

Toronto's top education official swiped passages from newspapers and blogs.

By Steve Kupferman Jan. 9th, 10:00 am

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Province Imposes Contracts on Ontario Teachers

Wages frozen for two years, strikes illegal.

By Hamutal Dotan Jan. 3rd, 11:04 am

Historicist: The Canada Spelling Book

The Toronto-published school-book that pioneered copyright law in Upper Canada.

By Kevin Plummer Dec. 1st, 12:00 pm

Trade School Toronto Launches This Week

Toronto's inaugural edition of Trade School lets you leave the cash at home and barter for your knowledge.

By Jodie Shupac Sep. 26th, 3:30 pm

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Duly Quoted: Dalton McGuinty

The "Education Premier" makes his case for scaling back teacher compensation.

By Hamutal Dotan Sep. 4th, 10:45 am

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Scene: Teachers Rally Against Wage-Freeze Legislation

Provincial legislature to vote on new deal for teachers later this week.

By Torontoist Aug. 28th, 5:15 pm

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Torontonians Clang and Crash Casseroles In Solidarity With Quebec Protesters

A small but forceful manif casserole protest clamours for attention, all the way to Yonge and Bloor.

By Bronwyn Kienapple and Chris Dart • Photos by Dean BradleyJun. 7th, 3:45 pm