Thames Valley among Ontario school boards told to open ‘support offices’

Thames Valley among Ontario school boards told to open ‘support offices’
London Free Press
This marks a step toward what Education Minister Paul Calandra has said is a plan to eliminate school board trustees “100 per cent” by year’s end.
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Advocacy group stages rally in London to keep police out of schools

Advocacy group stages rally in London to keep police out of schools
London Free Press
Policing-Free Schools denounced Premier Doug Ford’s proposed Bill 33.
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Larsen: Attacks on school boards threaten local democracy

Larsen: Attacks on school boards threaten local democracy
London Free Press
Grassroots democracy is at stake as Ontario warms to the idea of abolishing school boards, warns an education expert who is also a trustee
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Thames Valley trustees fight education bill, warn of loss of local voice

Thames Valley trustees fight education bill, warn of loss of local voice
London Free Press
Chair Beth Mai and several other trustees are hosting a virtual event opposing Bill 33 on Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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