The Ford government has cut funding to public schools.

How have cuts hurt your local schools?

    Stories

    Hear from Parents and Educators

    Cuts to public schools are hurting students. Educators and parents are speaking up and calling for the investment and supports kids need. Watch and learn more about the challenges facing our schools and how we can all build better schools together.

    Students Need More Supports

    Ontario educators share how the students they see everyday would thrive with more supports.

    Teacher Shortages

    In North Bay, if there isn’t an occasional teacher available, sometimes kids have to stay home.

    Violence in Schools Hurts Everyone

    Violence in schools expresses unmet needs. Educators, like Kim, know the solution is more supports for students and educators.

    Fighting for Public Schools is Worth it

    Ontario students have increasingly complex needs. Smaller classes allow educators, like Pav, to spend more time with each student.

    The Right to Learn

    Occasional Teacher, Paula, talks about the expertise certified Occasional Teachers bring to the classroom.

    Kindergarten

    Mansi, an Early Childhood Educator, knows it would make a huge difference if we had supports for students who need them at the get-go of their journey.

    Libraries and Learning Communities

    Diana, teacher-librarian in Toronto, is passionate about building community by learning together in person.

    Who we are

    Building Better Schools is a campaign fighting for public education. Join us and we'll send you more information and easy actions you can take to help us ensure students get the public schools they deserve.