News in Education Law
Ontario, federal government agree to improve schools for northern First Nations
Canada, Ontario, and a large group of northern First Nations have signed on to a joint plan to give the communities a larger say in the schooling of about 7,000 students.
Canada falls out of top 10 in UN's human development index
Canada has slipped slightly in the UN rankings of human progress as slower advances in areas such as education deprived this country of bragging rights as one of the top 10.
March 24-28: Feathers of Hope Youth Forum
Date Sunday, March 24, to Thursday, March 28, 2013
Place Best Western Nor'Wester Hotel and Conference Centre, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Phone 807-624-1456
Email foh@provincialadvocate.on.ca
Delegates to this forum will speak to issues they experience within their communities, make recommendations, and begin development of a plan to address these issues.
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B.C. school area discriminated against dyslexic boy, top court rules
The North Vancouver school district discriminated against a severely dyslexic boy when it closed a diagnostic centre that helps special-needs students, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
Toronto school board introduces policy for transgender students, staff
The Toronto District School Board has introduced a new set of guidelines that say what kind of accommodation the board must offer to "transgender and gender non-conforming students and staff."
Father sues Ontario school board for not accommodating his religious beliefs
A Hamilton-area father is taking his local school board to court, accusing teachers of failing to accommodate his family's Christian beliefs.
First day of new anti-bullying law
School began Tuesday and it was the first day that new anti-bullying legislation goes into effect in Ontario classrooms.
Proposed Ontario bill aimed at teachers 'undemocratic': civil liberties group
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association joined Ontario's teachers in opposing proposed legislation that would force new contracts on teachers and school workers, saying collective bargaining is a constitutional right.
Children have the right to go to school
Back-to-school sales will soon be reminding us that summer is coming to an end and a new school year is about to begin. While children in Ontario have the right to attend school even if they or their parents do not have immigration status in Canada, many students and parents do not know about this right. They may also be afraid to approach a school. The August edition of On the Radar describes the laws that apply and suggests how community advocates can help.
