Ontario's takeover of 4 school boards reflects growing provincial role in education: expert | CBC News
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Ontario's appointment of supervisors to four additional school boards, including the Toronto District School Board, signals a push for direct provincial control over local education. Education Minister Paul Calandra cites mismanagement as a reason for these changes, but experts argue the implications extend beyond financial issues. Sachin Maharaj emphasizes this reflects a broader trend where provinces increasingly assert authority over school governance, evidenced by additional measures such as reinstating police in schools. The situation evolves as the province continues to influence educational structures.
In Ontario, the government's move to appoint supervisors to four more school boards highlights a bid for greater control over educational governance, beyond merely addressing financial issues.
Expert Sachin Maharaj suggests that the government's recent school board appointments reflect a desire for direct control in education, signifying a shift in provincial authority over local governance.
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