When Premier Doug Ford spoke Wednesday to myFM listeners, he indicated a decision on the format and duration of the remaining school year can be expected shortly from Education Minister Stephen Lecce.
Quietly, during the COVID-19 school shutdown the teachers federations have all signed contracts with the Provincial Government.
One of the issues that made for difficult bargaining sessions was the future of online learning, and circumstances seem to have resolved in favour of continuing the process going forward.
It was a sudden transition three weeks ago for parents and kids- but how are teachers of adult learners coping with the change?
Stacey Reid works in the adult education department at Arnprior District High School.
She says without the personal contact it can be hard to maintain an adult student’s enthusiasm.
Reid says some adult learners may not have computer access, and the challenge is finding work-arounds.
