Thread by @maritstiles

Breaking: @TDSB Chair says Community Use of Schools grants have been cancelled.... and outlines cost to at risk and vulnerable students because of #FordGovernment cuts. memo to trustees released tonight... excerpts below. #OntEd #Onpoli

This is a further $1-million cut to Canada’s largest school board and will reduce access to school facilities for community organizations/activities, particularly in high-need neighbourhoods. Devastating #ONpoli @OntEdu

@TDSB also warning that #FordGovernment failure to commit to funding the #FocusOnYouth Summer program is putting the program at risk. Last year 600 young people were employed in this program, 11,000 children/youth participated, w proven results! #Onpoli #OntEd

Chair Robin Pilkey’s letter to @LisaThompsonMPP: “I ask you to take a second look at the benefits and outcomes of these program...reinstate funding for programs where funding was cut and to confirm the province’s investment in the Summer Focus on Youth Program” #OntEdu #Onpoli

This is a devastating indictment of @LisaThompsonMPP and #FordGovernment misguided and cruel cuts to #publiceducation, thus far. And it’s just the beginning. Minister has asked Boards to identify a further $1Billion in cuts.

Yup you read that right. #OnPoli #ONtED