Dawn Danko

I had the opportunity to join Conrad Collaco and Joseph Wilson to discuss how we are coping with online learning. https://www.cbc.ca//hami/online-learning-covid19-1.5883658

.@ONgov announced that education workers are among the frontline workers who could receive a vaccination as early as March 2021. "The light at the end of this pandemic’s tunnel has just become a little brighter." - Board Chair Dawn Danko

As you have likely heard, students will continue in remote learning until January 25th per the Ministry of Education. Here is our board communication tonight, with additional details expected to be shared tomorrow. I know this is another challenge for students, families and staff. Thank you for continuing to work together to do our best in this difficult time! https://www.hwdsb.on.ca//remote-learning-update-for-famil/

There will be an announcement from Ford today - we don’t know what it will be specifically but there is a lot of speculation it will relate to schools and remote.

Please see the letter from the Ministry of Education to parents. As of today, the Ministry is still signaling that elementary students will return to in-person learning as of Jan 11, 2021. The letter also outlines remote requirements and funding available to families. https://www.hwdsb.on.ca//letter-to-ontarios-parents-from-/

Please note the Ministry update today: Elementary students at HWDSB will be doing remote learning from Jan 4 - 8th. Secondary students will be fully remote from Jan 4 - 25th. Please watch for updates, including device access for families who have identified a need on the HWDSB website. We know this is challenging for many families. Please stay safe. https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/blog/extended-winter-break/