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TODAY IS ELECTION DAY 🗳️ ✅ VERY important for #OSSTF Members to VOTE in this election, and to VOTE to FIX public education. You can look up your local voting locations on our Election page ▶️ bit.ly/4beoUoP Be sure to bring 3 friends with you to VOTE! #OntEd #OnPoli

This weekend, #OSSTF President @karenosstf spoke with the CBC about the election THIS THURSDAY! Karen shared how under the PC's leadership, public education hasn't been properly funded, which has impacts across the system. "It has had a massive impact where directors, superintendents, school board associations, everybody is speaking out. The students of the province are suffering because of these cuts." Be sure to VOTE to FIX #OntEd in this election 🗳️ ▶️ bit.ly/4beoUoP

JOINT STATEMENT: Investment in Education is the Foundation of a Thriving Society and Resilient Economy! Organizations representing partners for publicly funded education have released a CRITICAL statement today, URGING the government and Ministry of Education to shift their perspective and recognize that investing in education yields substantial societal and economic long-term benefits. Education is being underfunded, creating a serious staffing crisis in Ontario schools. The absence of qualified teachers,education workers, and administrators not only strains existing staff, but also compromises the quality of education our students receive. Education is not merely a service; it is a cornerstone of our society. Teachers, principals/vice-principals, and education workers are dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to empower the next generation, and they deserve to be respected, valued and celebrated. Full statement - bit.ly/3Xb8Sq6 With: @AEFO_ON_CA @CPCOofficial @OECTAProv @osbcucscso @ETFOeducators @OPCouncil @otffeo

In this election, it's important for OSSTF members to have their voices heard! We know the future of Ontario's public education system is at stake in this election. We all need to VOTE in #ONelxn2025 and vote to FIX #OntEd. #OSSTF Members: Connect with your local office to find out how you can get involved in this election 🗳️ 🤝🏽 💸

ICYMI: Absolutely scathing report from @OntAutism on the state of special education in Ontario! ❌ half of families report feeling their child does not receive meaningful education ❌ half of families say they're worried for their child's safety ❌ 82% of families reported at least 1 SAFETY CONCERN for their special education child ❌ More than a THIRD of families report their child did not feel safe, supported, or happy at school In a province as prosperous as Ontario, there is NO REASON for students to feel unsafe and unsupported at school. We can & must invest in special education supports & programs to ensure we are meeting every student's needs. You can read the full report at bit.ly/4jOMSuB