Ontario has the same problem.
“There’s no money for education.”
But there’s money for police in schools.
Money for a private spa.
Money for Highway 413.
Money for a tunnel under the 401.
Meanwhile, teachers are still reaching into their own pockets to help stock their classrooms.
Ontario doesn’t have a money problem.
It has a priorities problem. 🍎📚🏫
In the past five years, I’ve seen a sharp rise in students struggling with foundational school skills:
-Legible handwriting
-Bringing basic supplies
-Following verbal directions
-Spelling & punctuation
-Reading & writing stamina
Ignoring these deficits in the name of "rigor" only exacerbates existing learning gaps.
For those claiming "who cares - there is no election until 2029, earliest", just wait for the fall when teachers, students, parents and the majority of Ontarians join together in solidarity against Ford's increasing cuts to #onted. #onpoli
NEW: Bargaining talks to start next week between teacher unions and province/directors council -- #OECTA and #ETFO on Monday.
#oecta#osstf#efto#aefo#CUPE
Rohit Gupta, @PaulCalandra personal friend & supervisor at the TDSB refused to anwser questions from parents on the budget, drastic cuts to staff & valuable programs. Let's NOT forget he has NO education experience but was a failed Metrolinx employee who was fired.
Paul Calandra’s highest‑profile dining month shows about $1,700 in restaurant bills at the Queen’s Park dining room yet your child's school can't afford a lunch lady @20k/year. The school has 5 vending machines b/c there's a kickback for junk food.
The Ford government is escalating its fight to cancel all summer meetings of the committee responsible for vetting PC appointees to provincial agencies & boards, now taking the dispute to the Speaker.
Critics say it’s “astonishing the lengths they’ll go to not be held accountable.”
But the government argues historically, this committee has never met during breaks.
$198 million could hire thousands of frontline education workers.
Instead, students are dealing with larger classes, fewer supports, increased violence, and growing mental health needs.
Ontario doesn’t have a funding problem.
It has a priorities problem. #onpoli#osstf
Congratulations #nbed teachers on securing a 14.5% wage increase over the next five years. #onted has some work to do! #etfo#osstf#oecta#aefo#cupe
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@MikeJToronto@jamiewestndp Lmfao 🤣. As a Toronto school custodian I along with my union brothers and sisters have asked every year for schools to be air conditioned. And every time we’re told it’s too expensive! Besides staff & students complain about for a couple weeks, try 2 months working in the summer