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Ontario teacher shortage to worsen in 2027, ministry document warns – Daily Guardian

October 2, 2024

Ontario is staring down a teacher shortage as retirements and student enrolment are both on the rise, and the Ministry of Education expects the situation will start to get even worse in 2027.

The warning is contained in a series of briefing documents for the new minister of education, obtained by The Canadian Press through a freedom-of-information request.

Many school boards in Ontario and elsewhere are experiencing challenges recruiting and retaining enough qualified teachers, the document says, and in Ontario the issue is particularly felt in areas such as French and tech education.

Read More: https://dailyguardian.ca/ontario-teacher-shortage-to-worsen-in-2027-ministry-document-warns/

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