Big changes in Ontario’s education system
From The Decibel by The Globe and Mail
April 21, 2026 · 20 min
About this episode
The episode discusses recent legislative changes in Ontario's education system and their implications for parents and teachers.
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.
People in this episode
Host: The Globe and Mail
Guest: Dave McGinn
Topics covered
- education reform
- Ontario education system
- school management
- attendance policy
- parent and teacher perspectives
Keywords
- Ontario education
- education legislation
- school boards
- final grades
- education reporter
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ontario, The Globe and Mail
Places: Ontario, Canada
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