Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Dave McGinn, Laura Stone
Publication Date: October 4, 2025 - 06:45
Ontario’s move to eliminate school trustees could stifle parents’ concerns, critics say
October 4, 2025
Jennifer Volk has two children in high school in Toronto this year, and while she is not worried about their academic performance, she does have one major concern about their schooling.
This past June, the Ontario government announced it would take over four school boards, following several other provinces that have already eliminated elected trustees who acted as a layer between schools, parents and education ministries.
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