Tag: opinion

Abandoning evidence-based decision making in education

Parents expect their children to be in a safe school learning environment. For more than 25 years, the School Resource Officer program (SRO)/School Liaison Officer program at the Halton Catholic School Board (HCDSB) has offered an opportunity to encourage a safe, orderly and welcoming environment for student well-being and achievement.

However, that program may cease to exist, even before essential data is collected and assessed to determine whether the program has fulfilled its mandate.

Leaf Blower vs Rake

TORONTO – Before the heavy snowfall of November 28th this year, there was added noise that Torontonians were dealing with – leaf blowers. As if the construction noise and ambulance/fire truck/ police cruiser sirens were not enough, leaf blowers have added to the deafening noise of the city.