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Ontario Principals' Council
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Representing public elementary & secondary school principals and vice-principals in Ontario, Canada. Shared information does not imply endorsement.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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    Ontario Principals' Council
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    Jul 4, 2024
    Ontario’s principals and vice-principals continue to struggle with new gov't initiatives, staff shortages, violence in schools & mental wellness. We need fair & adequate compensation, support, respect & efforts to address work intensification. Full stmt: bit.ly/4bBC2ml
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    Ontario Principals' Council
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    Nov 3, 2022
    Ontario's principals & vice-principals oppose the government’s move to pass legislation, overriding the protections enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, imposing a collective agreement on CUPE members in Ontario. Full statement: bit.ly/3U51n0j
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    Ontario Principals' Council
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    Mar 9, 2022
    We oppose the government’s plan to lift the mask mandate in schools as of March 21 and believe it will jeopardize the safety of students, staff & our school communities. See our full statement here: bit.ly/3IXUzfe #OPCLeadLearn
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    Ontario Principals' Council
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    Jun 2, 2021
    Today the Premier encouraged schools to hold outdoor graduation events. This is impractical & unrealistic this late in the school year. Our full statement here. bit.ly/3pdV9wp
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    Ontario Principals' Council
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    Feb 5, 2021
    Principals & vice-principals believe March Break is important for students, staff & families to spend time together, recharge & rest. It is especially important this year. We look forward to it taking place as planned. Our statement. @adfo @CPCOofficial
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    Ontario Principals' Council
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    Aug 13, 2020
    What do schools need to reopen safely? We recommend - Class sizes that support physical distancing - Delayed start to the school year - Staggering the start of the school year - Expedited testing Our statement. #Covid_19 #onted
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    Ontario Principals' Council
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    Apr 6, 2021
    Principals and vice-principals are calling on the government to immediately prioritize the vaccination of all who work in the education sector. Let's use the April break to get this done. Our letter to the Premier and CMOH: principals.ca/en/who-we-are/…
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    Ontario Principals' Council
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    Jan 1, 2022
    We support the plan of the government & public health officials to have staff and students return to in-school instruction in 2022, if it can be managed safely. Our statement: principals.ca/en/who-we-are/…
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    Ontario Principals' Council
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    Jul 22, 2020
    Talented individuals with diverse accomplishments are necessary to support Ontario’s school systems –professional educators need to lead them. We do not support the government’s decision to remove the express requirement that a director of education be an educator. Our statement:
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    Ontario Principals' Council
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    Aug 29, 2023
    Our statement regarding students, gender identity and gender expression. Also available at bit.ly/3YZdYWa
    Ontario Principals' Council Public Statement Students, Gender Identity and Gender Expression August 29, 2023 Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/3YZdYWa
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    Ontario Principals' Council
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    Jul 11, 2018
    With the revised HPE curriculum, students are receiving information about their physical, mental & emotional health that is topical, relevant, research-based & age-appropriate. We urge the Minister to keep the curriculum in place. Our letter here: principals.ca/Documents/Lett…
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    Ontario Principals' Council
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    Mar 8, 2023
    We are concerned about the negative and one-sided media coverage aimed at educators involved in investigations, who can't comment publicly while the matter is under review. See our full statement: bit.ly/3IYwRkd
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    Ontario Principals' Council
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    Sep 20, 2023
    All students & staff have the right to be safe, supported & acknowledged at school. We do not support today's protests against the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. Our full statement at bit.ly/44Ub7iw
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    Ontario Principals' Council
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    Jan 19, 2021
    Whether working in school or virtually, thank you to all our Educational Assistants and Child and Youth Workers for the critical role you play in our schools for students. #onted