Students are returning from March Break.
The Legislature is reopening for spring session.
But will TDSB trustees return to their elected roles?
The TDSB is in its ninth month of supervision and a total of eight school boards have now been taken over by the province. Folks are rightfully wondering what Education Minister Calandra’s plan for school board governance is.
When asked at a recent press conference how long he plans to keep school boards under supervision, Minister Calandra suggested that it could be “years”. Meanwhile, decisions impacting students, like cuts to summer school programs, continue to be made without public meetings or the input of families and trustees.
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) and a coalition of education stakeholders – including teachers’, principals’, disabilities and civil liberties associations – have called for a detailed plan with clear goals for the return to local democratic oversight at school boards under supervision, and a province-wide consultation before advancing any legislative reforms to school board governance.
Bill 33 removes decision-making power from locally-elected trustees and centralizes control of school boards, making this a critical moment for public education.
On Sunday, November 9th, Elementary Teachers Toronto President Helen Victoros, Eric McCall from Another Story Bookshop and I will discuss what’s at stake - from democratic representation to creating safe inclusive schools.
Exciting news! The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon and Canadian Marathon Championships are passing through Parkdale—High Park on Sunday, October 19, 2025. This is a unique opportunity to see world-class athletes up close and to support community champions. Let’s raise spirits and funds!
The land we call Parkdale—High Park is the traditional territory of many first nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 marks the 5th Annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day.
Across our public schools, educators and students are learning about the experiences of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples and how to honour the children of the residential school system and their families. As family and community members, we can learn alongside them by participating in these free local events in High Park and Roncesvalles Village.
I highly recommend the screening of Night Raiders which I’ve had the honour of viewing together with trustee colleagues and school leaders. The Toronto Public Library also offers several opportunities to continue learning free of cost throughout the year, including a Reading for Reconciliation Book List. Learn more about TPL Indigenous Initiatives.