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.…
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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.…
The Premier needs to reinstate free rapid testing program for students
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding rapid testing for students:
“Asymptomatic rapid tests should be free for school-aged children at pharmacies.…
The Premier’s delays on ventilation putting children at risk
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to reports that many major school ventilation upgrades won’t be ready by September:
“It’s completely unacceptable that a year and a half into the pandemic, the Premier has still not delivered on improved ventilation in classrooms.…
The Premier’s neglect forces parents into impossible choice on schooling
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on schools:
“Tomorrow is the TDSB deadline for parents to decide between online and in-person classes for their child come September.…
Schreiner pens open letter to Premier calling for decisive action for safer schools
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner sent the following open letter to Premier Ford detailing the Ontario Greens Safe Schools Plan:
“We are just weeks away from back to school, yet your government has made little to no progress on ensuring that students will be able to learn safely in-person come September.…