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While it's unclear who made the call, it is certain the decision has been controversial with even top experts divided and will mean students in Ontario, who had already been out of school for longer than any other students in the country by mid-May, will miss even more class time.
ETFO, Children s Health Coalition react to inadequate approach by Ford government
by Lucas Casaletto
Last Updated Jun 3, 2021 at 11:39 am EDT
A coalition of child health care advocates, including Sick Kids, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and Children’s Mental Health Ontario, all say they’re incredibly disappointed with
In a statement, the Children’s Health Coalition said they’re shocked that Premier Doug Ford ultimately refused to listen to a broad consensus, including children’s healthcare, public health, scientific experts, and various educators.
“Throughout the pandemic, children and youth have made enormous sacrifices, from missing school to the delays of surgery and treatment. To date, there has been inadequate attention to their needs,” they said.
ETFO, Children s Health Coalition react to inadequate approach by Ford government
by Lucas Casaletto
Last Updated Jun 2, 2021 at 3:39 pm EDT
Doug Ford said he understands kids will be losing out on valued experiences, so he s asked all school boards to allow for outdoor graduation ceremonies for all grade levels, not just students in grades 8 and 12. Thomas Park
A coalition of child health care advocates, including Sick Kids, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and Children’s Mental Health Ontario, all say they’re incredibly disappointed with
In a statement, the Children’s Health Coalition said they’re shocked that Premier Doug Ford ultimately refused to listen to a broad consensus, including children’s healthcare, public health, scientific experts, and various educators.
Ontario COVID-19 science table believes schools can reopen safely on a regional basis
by Meredith Bond and The Canadian Press
Posted May 29, 2021 8:10 am EDT
Last Updated May 29, 2021 at 8:39 am EDT
A Grade 6 class room is shown at Hunter s Glen Junior Public School which is part of the Toronto District School Board during the COVID-19 pandemic on Sept. 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Summary
Ontario s COVID-19 science advisory table says reopening schools is safe
The table says modelling shows the increase in COVID-19 cases related to in-person learning would be small
Several other stakeholders, including hospitals and the Ontario Medical Association, were included in the response