"Since Premier Doug Ford came to power in 2018, school board funding has dropped a stunning $1,500 per student, on average, when adjusted for inflation. The increase in class sizes and the introduction of mandatory online courses have resulted in the province having 5,000 fewer teachers than it would otherwise. Special education is grossly underfunded. In 2024, 63 per cent of elementary school principals had to, at least once, call the parents of a child with special education needs and tell them to stay at home for the day. Imagine having to make that call. Imagine getting that call." This 👇🏽

Education workers make up a vital part of a student’s education team. They work to create an environment that inspires students to reach their full potential. They are the heartbeat of #OntEd schools & are members of #OSSTF ❤️ Today & everyday, we celebrate them! Happy #ESPDay

When we think of public schools, we need to remember that they are not just for students. They are community hubs, safe and welcoming spaces for seniors, newcomers, adult learners, artists, athletes in training, and community sports teams 🏫 #OntEd #OSSTF #EducationWeek

Lots of distractions this week from the Ford gov, trying to hide their cuts to #OntEd funding! Funding is down (does not keep up w/ inflation or 🔼 enrolment) & 5000 educators are missing from schools due to Ford's increased class sizes. #OSSTF #OnPoli thetrillium.ca/insider-news/…

This week, #OSSTF & Canadians across the country are celebrating #MentalHealthWeek 🤝🏼 The 2024 theme is 'A Call to Be Kind'. It's up to us all to be more compassionate, as we know that doing so can make an enormous difference! Learn more w/ @CMHA_NTL #CompassionConnects

This week, the Ford gov FINALLY released funding info for the 2024-2025 school yr (on a Fri afternoon). It showed that once again, #OntEd schools will be underfunded. Now they're having a big announcement on a Sunday? Seems like another exercise in PR spin & distraction. #OnPoli

#OSSTF is proud to honour the many amazing administrative professionals who work in #OntEd schools & #OnPSE campuses! These are the professionals who help create an environment that inspires students to reach their full potential, and today, we celebrate them 😍🙌🏽 #AdminDay

PODCAST: Fartumo, an #OSSTF Member from District-9 (Windsor), recently shared her experience attending #UNCSW in NYC last month! Hear how it was being amidst hundreds of women from diverse backgrounds, passionately striving towards true #genderequality. audible.ca/pd/B0CZ7QQJMJ?sou…

"It’s sad to watch all of the work we have done over the years fall apart because we don’t have staff w/ time to maintain it." #OntEd Principals say their #1 daily concern is the recruitment + retention crisis in a report by @PeopleforEd ➡️ bit.ly/3PFyszB #OnPoli #OSSTF

BREAKING: Ford govt's 2024 budget will do nothing to resolve the recruitment + retention crisis in #OntEd! Principals, teachers, & ed workers are calling out for something to be done, yet their calls continue to be ignored. Stay tuned for more #ONBudget updates. #OSSTF #OnPoli

MEDIA RELEASE: "Politics is all about choices. Ford gov continues to choose to put students last, & this budget is no different." #OSSTF President @karenosstf responds to even more shortchanging of #OntEd in the 2024 provincial budget: bit.ly/3TUZRQN #OnPoli #ONBudget

Credit rating agency calls out Ford's underfunding of post-secondary ed! "We expect universities will continue to be faced w/ challenging budget decisions, which could ultimately have negative effects on the quality of higher ed..." #OntEd #OnPSE #OnPoli cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/o…

MEDIA STATEMENT: Ford continues to fail struggling universities! "The Ford gov't had an important opportunity today to live up to their promise of prioritizing students & investing in ON’s future. They have failed on both accounts." #OSSTF President @karenosstf #OntEd #OnPoli

“In every area of the province, there are multiple schools every day who have unqualified individuals in them who are covering classes..." #OSSTF President @karenosstf on how Ford has caused a teacher recruitment + retention crisis in ON. #OntEd #OnPoli thestar.com/politics/provinc…

PETITION TO HELP PROVINCIAL SCHOOLS! MPP @ChandraPasma has called on the Auditor General to investigate the Ford govt's severe neglect & underfunding of Provincial Schools for Deaf, Blind & DeafBlind students. Add your name to this important cause! #OntEd bit.ly/3SHKF7y

Congratulations to @AEFO_ON_CA on your tentative agreement 👏 👏 Together we are working to protect public education! #OntEd #OnPoli #AEFO #Solidarity