The Decibel
The Decibel
The Globe and Mail
Big changes in Ontario’s education system
19 minutes Posted Apr 21, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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Last week, Ontario introduced new legislation proposing sweeping changes to education in the province – from how school boards are managed, to having attendance make up part of final grades for high school students. This is the latest in a string of changes that serve to centralize oversight over Canada’s largest education system.

The Globe’s education reporter, Dave McGinn, joins the show to talk about why Ontario says it’s introducing these changes, and what parents and teachers want to see going forward.

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