GUELPH – Mike Schreiner, released the following statement in response to Minister Lecce’s tweet pitting parents against education workers.
“First, the Premier threatens education workers by saying, ‘don’t force my hand.’ Now Minister Lecce has jumped on the bully bandwagon, demonising workers and pitting parents against the people who care for their kids.
After …
TORONTO – Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the announcement that education workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of job action amid current contract negotiations with the province.
“Once again the Premier and Minister Lecce are failing Ontario’s students.
The government promised a safe, stable learning environment for students returning to …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner today released the following statement as students across Ontario head back to classrooms for the new school year.“After two years of pandemic disruption, the Premier’s government must now ensure that Ontario students can finally enjoy a stable learning environment.
That means avoiding unnecessary labour confrontation by ensuring that …
“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.
“Youth are on the frontlines of the climate emergency, and climate education needs to be a fundamental part of the …
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner is disappointed in the government’s decision to restart the wasteful and time-consuming EQAO tests.
“Instead of wasting millions on an unnecessary test, let’s invest in making our schools safer and ensuring all students have access to comprehensive mental health services,” Mike Schreiner said. “That’s the fiscally responsible decision …
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.
“Instead of wasting $30 million on an unnecessary test, let’s invest in making our schools safer and ensuring all students have …
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. It’s been a very difficult two years, filled with uncertainty and anxiety for parents, students and education workers.
We would have …
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.
In an impressive display of community leadership and collaboration, leaders in healthcare, education, public health, and business, along with municipal …
“With schools expected to return on Monday, families and educators deserve to know key information about how safe their school is.
That’s why I’m calling on the Premier to implement a province-wide database on safe school statistics.The database should be broken down by individual schools, be up-to-date and highlight key safety information, including:
Number …
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.
The government has failed to communicate, and failed to take the necessary steps to make schools safer …