“This is a win,” said Mike Schreiner. “Many teachers and schools have gone above and beyond to teach about the climate crisis, even though it wasn’t required, and we thank them for that.…
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EQAO testing should be cancelled
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner is disappointed in the government’s decision to restart the wasteful and time-consuming EQAO tests.…
Mike Schreiner calls on Premier to put student mental health first and cancel EQAO testing
Mike Schreiner has long called for an end to EQAO testing. The tests cost taxpayers over $30 million a year to administer and are an unnecessary duplication of testing that already exists.…
On International Day of Education, the Premier still leaving parents in the dark and cutting corners on school safety
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following statement on the International Day of Education:
“On the International Day of Education, I want to thank educators and staff for keeping kids learning during the pandemic.…
Guelph is Ready: community leaders come together to discuss a safe return to school
Guelph is Ready: community leaders come together to discuss a safe return to school
(Guelph, January 14, 2022) – Officials and community leaders from Guelph gather to discuss being ready for a safe return for students.…
Schreiner calls for province-wide database on school safety statistics
“With schools expected to return on Monday, families and educators deserve to know key information about how safe their school is.…
The Premier leaving parents in the dark with lack of back-to-school plan
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following statement on the government’s lack of action on safe schools:
“Classes are set to resume next week, but families and educators are still in the dark about what the plan is.…
More needs to be done to protect children from COVID-19
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the new rapid testing program in target schools and licensed child care centres:
“I’m relieved the government is finally implementing a rapid testing program at schools.…
The Premier shortchanging Ontarians with continuous underspending
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to this morning’s FAO report:
“The Premier’s failure to invest in what’s needed to combat COVID-19 is making the pandemic worse.…
Schreiner call for immediate investment in lower class sizes
MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to reports of crowded classrooms and surging COVID-19 cases in schools:
“The government must immediately reverse their opposition to lower class sizes and get money flowing to boards to lower class sizes.…