Ontario pledge to tie attendance to high school marks, mandate final exams draws mixed reaction | CBC News New Ontario education legislation proposes to count attendance and class participation into high schoolers' final marks and to mandate final exams, drawing a mix of reaction from students, parents and...

Ontario plans to tie high school attendance to grades and mandate final exams. It's getting mixed reactions www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Ontario education minister announcing school system changes Monday | CBC News Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra is set to make an announcement about changes to the province's school systems Monday.

Calandra is scheduled to hold a news conference at 1:30 p.m. ET www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Students AND Parents:

Choosing to attend college instead of university does not indicate a lesser intelligence or academic ability.

It's not about punishing kids for being rude, it's about teaching them more appropriate behaviour.

Sometimes, resting is the most productive thing you can do 💙. It's okay to fully switch off from school!

#edusky

The only thing worse than feeling lonely and miserable is feeling that way and having no one to talk to. #mentalHealthMatters #depression

Good #SleepHygiene is essential for kids’ growth, learning, and emotional well-being. Quality sleep restores energy, supports memory, and regulates mood. Set a consistent bedtime routine to help children thrive! 🛏️

It's so important we support whatever families choose to do.

Some families are focusing on schoolwork.

Some families are focusing on mental health.

Some families are focusing on survival.

Different families have different needs at this time.

Let's be supportive of that.

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Algonquin College’s program for adults with developmental disabilities comes to an end.

www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

#PurpleDay #epilepsyAwareness

Ontario mandated e-learning to expand course options. Some worry it's being used to boost marks | CBC News Six years after the Ontario government made e-learning a mandatory requirement for a high school diploma, students don't appear to be taking online school to diversify their course selection as the pr...

Thoughts?

Ontario mandated e-learning to expand course options. Some worry it's being used to boost marks www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

For neurodivergent children (such as those with Autism or ADHD), physical activity acts as a natural regulator for the nervous system.

#Inclusion isn’t just about making sure every child has a seat at the table—it’s about making sure they have a reason to smile once they’re there.

Parents and educators: What’s one simple way you’ve seen a space or event become more inclusive for kids? Let’s share some ideas below! 👇✨

#InclusionMatters #DisabilityAwareness #InclusivePlay

What could happen when mental illness is not treated? -It worsens
-Physical Problems
-Strained Relationships
-Substance Use
-Decreased Prod
-Social Withdrawal
-Suicidal Thoughts/Behaviours
-Financial Challenges

Reach out for help if you need it. It does matter.

Early warning signs of schizophrenia in children:

Children with fewer friends were more likely to be bullied than other children. How can we change this?

Learning Disabilities are often referred to as an “invisible disability”.

Who are students with learning disabilities?

-About 6.87% of students in Ontario publicly funded schools have learning disabilities.

#OnEd

EXCLUSIVE: Canadian teen’s Instagram chats reveal playbook for recruiting drug mules An exclusive W5 investigation has unmasked a chilling recruitment playbook used to trick young people into becoming unsuspecting drug mules.

EXCLUSIVE: Canadian teen’s Instagram chats reveal playbook for recruiting drug mules www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

What is gender identity?

Gender identity is a person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex they were assigned at birth.

#Autism is not caused by “bad parenting”.

#AutismAwareness

#Autism is not caused by vaccines.

#AutismAwareness

Ford government to order paper report cards back to all Ontario schools | Globalnews.ca The Ministry of Education suggested in a statement that some parents had struggled with digital report cards, which generally need to be downloaded using a password.

Ford government to order paper report cards back to all Ontario schools:
globalnews.ca/news/1171776...

There are so many ways to "sit".

Kindness catches on quickly—spark the chain.
Be the bright moment in someone’s day and stand up against bullying.
Let’s lift each other up and shine louder than hate. #SpreadLoveNotHate

What could happen when mental illness is not treated?
1. It worsens
2. Physical Problems
3. Strained Relationships
4. Substance Use
5. Decreased Prod
6. Social Withdrawal
7. Suicidal Thoughts/Behaviours
8. Financial Challenges

Reach out for help if you need it. It does matter, and you DO matter.

Robert Munsch, Canadian children’s author, approved for medical assistance in dying

There are so many ways to "sit".

Tips for back to school:
Set expectations before the day

#edusky
#backToSchool