Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association

Ford government’s last-minute decision making continues to fail students, say Catholic teachers

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Monday, January 3, 2022
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TORONTO, Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) has issued the following statement, in response to the Ford governments announcement to extend the school closure period until at least January 17.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) has issued the following statement, in response to the Ford governments announcement to extend the school closure period until at least January 17.
  • Throughout the pandemic, the Ford government has opted for a wait-and-see approach to COVID-19, and then scrambled to make last-minute decisions that offer little more than half-measures, says Dobrowolski.
  • Todays decision, coming just four days after their last plan was announced, was entirely avoidable.
  • The Ford government must act now and invest the resources necessary for safe and sustainable in-class learning.

Catholic Teachers Demand the Ford Government Stop its Plan to Cut $12.3 Billion from Ontario Schools

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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Now, instead of providing students with the supports they need for learning recovery, the government is doubling-down on its plan for more school cuts.

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  • Now, instead of providing students with the supports they need for learning recovery, the government is doubling-down on its plan for more school cuts.
  • In 2019, the Ford government increased class sizes and slashed education funding.
  • In the 2021 budget, the government underfunded schools by an additional $1.3 billion, taking away critical resources from the publicly funded education system.
  • The Ford government plans to cut $12.3 billion from schools over the next 10 years when our students need investments to make up for unprecedented learning losses.

Feed Ontario unveils new Hunger in My Riding tool ahead of the provincial election

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the final week of the fifth annual Hunger Action Month campaign, Feed Ontario unveiled its new Hunger in My Riding tool to showcase the ways hunger impacts communities across Ontario.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the final week of the fifth annual Hunger Action Month campaign, Feed Ontario unveiled its new Hunger in My Riding tool to showcase the ways hunger impacts communities across Ontario.
  • Hunger in My Riding is an interactive tool that allows users to generate custom reports on the impact of hunger in their provincial electoral riding and support conversations with local MPPs ahead of the provincial election.
  • Using the Hunger in My Riding tool, Feed Ontario analysed 100 communities throughout Ontario, and found that rent was only affordable for a full-time minimum wage worker in two of the 100 communities.
  • The Hunger in My Riding tool was launched during Hunger Action Month; a province-wide campaign dedicated to encouraging organizations, communities, and individuals to take action against hunger.

Catholic Teachers Say No to the Failed Hybrid Learning Model with New Campaign

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) is calling on the Ford government to invest in student success and our publicly funded education system with its latest campaign, Say No to Hybrid Learning .

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) is calling on the Ford government to invest in student success and our publicly funded education system with its latest campaign, Say No to Hybrid Learning .
  • The hybrid model puts teachers in an incredibly difficult position: forcing them to teach students in-person and online at the same time.
  • Hybrid learning is not about giving families a choice it is about cutting costs, says OECTA President Barb Dobrowolski.
  • To learn more and write your MPP to Say No to Hybrid Learning, visit hybridfails.ca .

Catholic Teachers Demand Safe Schools Now

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the Ford governments incomplete and inadequate back-to-school plan, the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) has launched Safe Schools Now , a new campaign calling on the Ford government to invest in and implement the safety measures called for by education and public health experts for a safe and sustainable school year.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the Ford governments incomplete and inadequate back-to-school plan, the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) has launched Safe Schools Now , a new campaign calling on the Ford government to invest in and implement the safety measures called for by education and public health experts for a safe and sustainable school year.
  • Public health and education experts agree that the massive disruptions and learning losses of the previous school years cannot be repeated.
  • Catholic teachers are inviting all educators, parents, and Ontarians to join us in calling on this government to act and invest in a safe and sustainable school year.
  • To learn more and write your MPP to demand Safe Schools Now, visit safe-schools-now.ca.

Catholic Teachers Recognize Talented Young Authors

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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TORONTO, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fifty-eight students in publicly funded Catholic schools across Ontario, from Kindergarten through Grade 12, have been recognized by the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) for excellence in writing.

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  • TORONTO, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fifty-eight students in publicly funded Catholic schools across Ontario, from Kindergarten through Grade 12, have been recognized by the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) for excellence in writing.
  • The Young Authors Awards/Prix jeunes crivains acknowledge English and French writing in categories ranging from poetry and short stories, to plays and non-fiction.
  • The diversity of topics, perspectives, and styles are amazing to read, and speak to the skills and values that Catholic teachers strive to nurture in our students.
  • OECTA represents the 45,000 passionate and qualified teachers in Ontarios publicly funded English Catholic schools, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

CATHOLIC TEACHERS CALL FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT SCHOOL COMMUNITIES AND FIGHT THE THIRD WAVE OF COVID-19

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Monday, April 5, 2021
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This is not only disrespectful of students, teachers, education workers, and their families, it is downright dangerous for all Ontarians.

Key Points: 
  • This is not only disrespectful of students, teachers, education workers, and their families, it is downright dangerous for all Ontarians.
  • Premier Ford and Minister Lecce have promised that more robust protocols are on the way, but they have consistently failed to follow through.
  • As a result, transmission within school buildings is one of the main drivers of the third wave.
  • OECTA represents the 45,000 passionate and qualified teachers in Ontarios publicly funded English Catholic schools, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

CATHOLIC TEACHERS RATIFY AGREEMENT ON CENTRAL TERMS

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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Our bargaining team put in a tremendous amount of time and effort to reach an agreement that will allow Catholic teachers to continue providing high quality education over the long term.

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  • Our bargaining team put in a tremendous amount of time and effort to reach an agreement that will allow Catholic teachers to continue providing high quality education over the long term.
  • The agreement was reached by OECTA, the government, and the Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association (OCSTA) on March 12.
  • Catholic teachers made it clear every step of the way that we would do what it took to stand up for students, says Stuart.
  • OECTA represents the 45,000 passionate and qualified teachers in Ontarios publicly funded English Catholic schools, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

CATHOLIC TEACHERS POSTPONE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
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Toronto, March 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) has announced that as a result of concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, the OECTA Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to take place March 14 to 16 in Toronto, has been postponed.

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  • Toronto, March 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) has announced that as a result of concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, the OECTA Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to take place March 14 to 16 in Toronto, has been postponed.
  • The OECTA AGM is a cornerstone of our union democracy, and a highlight of the year for Catholic teachers and our Association.
  • OECTA represents the 45,000 passionate and qualified teachers in Ontarios publicly funded English Catholic schools, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
  • Michelle Despault, Director of Communications Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association 416-925-2493 ext.

OECTA TO HOLD PROVINCE-WIDE WALKOUT MARCH 5

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
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TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) has announced that it is planning a one-day, province-wide walkout on Thursday, March 5.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) has announced that it is planning a one-day, province-wide walkout on Thursday, March 5.
  • Teachers in publicly funded Catholic district school boards across Ontario will not be reporting to work or performing any of their teaching duties.
  • OECTA members began administrative job action on January 13; this action will remain in effect until and after March 5.
  • Parents and the public know that we are the last line of defence against the Ford governments reckless education cuts, adds Stuart.