Public Statement 

Today, the government introduced the Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026, with proposed changes that would significantly reshape governance and learning conditions across Ontario’s education system. Based on our initial review, the OPC believes the bill falls short of its stated focus on accountability and student success. We are reinforcing the importance of principal and vice-principal voice and meaningful consultation through the legislative process to ensure changes reflect the realities of schools across Ontario. Read our full statement here. 

District Regional Session for the North West  

Calling all Members from Keewatin-Patricia, Lakehead, Rainy River and Superior-Greenstone district school boards! Your regional session is taking place on May 2 and you are invited to an engaging day of learning and connection. Learn more and register today! 

Universal Design for Learning Webinars 

Join us on April 16 and May 12 at 10:00 a.m. EDT for this engaging webinar series. Grounded in Universal Design for Learning, culturally responsive practices and restorative approaches, this learning experience invites educators to reimagine systems that truly work for all learners. Register for free today! 

Reporting Violent Incidents 

This is a reminder of your professional responsibility to report all violent incidents, including those you experience, witness or are made aware of during your workday. 

The Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) defines workplace violence as acts, attempts or threats of physical force that could cause injury. 

Accurate and consistent reporting is essential. It ensures that there is reliable provincial data which should be shared with local OPC executives to support effective advocacy for safer working conditions and for appropriate supports for students who need additional care.   

Your reporting strengthens our collective voice and supports meaningful system change. 

Quote to Ponder 

“The role of the leader is to create an environment in which great ideas can happen.” – Simon Sinek  

Media 

• Ontario capping number of school trustees per board, creating new oversight roles 
• Ontario to overhaul teacher training in move to fix educator shortage  
• TDSB cuts could hit hard at schools with less-advantaged kids, critics warn    
• Police checks are required for all school volunteers now local boards are revising its policies  
• Ontario to cut length of teachers' college, increase practical element 
• TDSB to reduce teacher staffing allocation by 600 roles 
• High school students are building tiny homes for First Nations in northwestern Ontario 
• Ontario school board supervisors charging varying fees, some billing government HST  
• 97 teachers declared ‘surplus’ at Waterloo Region District School Board   

Queen’s Park 

The Legislative Assembly sat last week and has resumed today.