August 17, 2010
The Minister of Education’s speech is now online. MP4 for mobile users: http://bit.ly/az3eP4.
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August 17, 2010
Annual Meeting Session 3 has adjourned for lunch. Look for video of the Minister’s speech later this afternoon on this website.
August 17, 2010
The Minister of Education finishes taking questions and is thanked by First Vice-President Swackhammer.
The Hon. Leona Dombrowsky at Annual Meeting 2010
President Hammond introduces the Minister of Education
August 17, 2010
Minister commended by delegates for reduced class size in primary, asked to deal with sizes in Junior & Intermediate divisions.
August 17, 2010
Minister of Ed defends the School Information Finder – provides better information on schools than Fraser Institute.
August 17, 2010
First 2 questions to Minister : wage freeze for public elementary teachers who are paid less than all other teacher groups in Ontario? Minister responds that the wage freeze legislation has been passed. Public elementary teachers should support the government because of their significant investments in education.
August 17, 2010
Minister of Ed: Expects boards to provide training to employees on implementation of Bill 157.
August 17, 2010
Minister of Ed: Govt will continue to emphasize school safety – Bill 157 requires teachers to report student violence, bullying.
August 17, 2010
Minister of Ed: Govt will continue to provide accurate info on achievement. No moratorium on EQAO testing.
August 17, 2010
Minister of Ed: Outlines the Early Learning Program, extended day program. Thanks #ETFO president for helping shape ELP legislation.
