Latest from GTA school boards as education workers head back to class

Schools that were closed in the GTA because of the education workers’ strike will reopen on Tuesday, as the union said it would end the walkout after Premier Doug Ford promised to repeal a controversial law that imposed contracts on them.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE’s) Ontario School Board Council of Unions said that more than 50,000 education workers would be back at work after the walkout closed hundreds of schools.

Below are the latest updates from school boards in the GTA.

What GTA school boards are planning

Toronto

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) confirmed schools would reopen for in-person learning on Tuesday.

“Should any further updates be required, we will share them as soon as possible,” the TDSB said in an update posted on its website.

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) also said its schools would also open its doors for in-person learning.

“We are relieved that the continuity of learning will be maintained at schools in-person,” the TCDSB wrote in a letter to parents and guardians.

Peel

The Peel District School Board (PDSB) ensured all schools would reopen to students for in-person learning on Tuesday.

“PDSB respects the collective bargaining process, and we are hopeful all parties will be able to reach a fair negotiated agreement soon,” the PDSB said in an email to CityNews.

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board also said it will be resuming in-person learning.

York

The York District School Board said schools would reopen on Tuesday, and “regular programming is expected to continue.”

As well, school buses and taxi services will be running as usual. Child care will also resume.

The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) confirmed schools will reopen for in-person learning and school buses will be running.

Before and after school programming are expected to resume as well at the “discretion of the operator.”

“The past several days have been stressful for many families and we thank you for your patience and understanding,” the YCDSB said in a letter to parents and guardians.

Durham

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) said in-person learning will resume at its schools on Tuesday.

“It is our understanding that negotiations with CUPE will continue and we are hopeful that an agreement can be reached. We will continue to provide families with updates should any relevant information come forward,” the DDSB said in an update posted on its website.

The Durham Catholic District School Board also said schools would reopen to students for in-person learning on Tuesday.

Halton

The Halton District School Board (HDSB) also stated that schools will reopen for in-person learning on Tuesday.

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) said schools will re-open to students, and in-person learning will resume on Tuesday.

“As we continue to monitor the situation closely, we will share updates as they become available,” the HCDSB said.