Province stepping in to strengthen accountability and ensure public funding is supporting student success The Minister of Education is taking action at the Peel District School Board (PDSB) and the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) in response to serious concerns about infighting and long-term financial unsustainability that risk disrupting […]
Author: Ontario Ministry of Education
School Boards Face Crackdown Over Financial Mismanagement
Province takes steps to protect students, families and taxpayer funds In response to a number of cases of financial mismanagement by school boards, the Ontario government is taking action to increase accountability and ensure boards are focused on improving student outcomes, so students are able to acquire the skills and […]
Ontario Increasing Access to Free Menstrual Products in Schools
Province expands supports for students and breaks down barriers The Ontario government is breaking the stigma around period poverty by making sure schools across Ontario can offer free menstrual products to their students. On July 29, 2024 Todd Smith, Minister of Education, announced a new three-year agreement with Shoppers Drug […]
Ontario Introducing Mandatory Black History Learning
As the province celebrates Black History Month, the Ontario government is introducing new mandatory learning in Grades 7, 8 and 10 history on the exceptional contributions and history of Black Canadians who helped build Canada. For the first time, starting in September 2025, Grades 7, 8 and 10 history classes […]





