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Schools will remain open, but Ontario’s public elementary school teachers, including those locally are launching a work-to-rule action today.

Extracurricular activities and field trips will continue for now, but teachers won’t perform some administrative duties.

There will be no standardized tests, no comments will be added to report cards beyond the marks, and teachers won’t participate in any meetings or professional development related to Ministry of Education initiatives. 

Education Minister Liz Sandals said last week that she was disappointed with the decision, but was “encouraged” that students will remain in the classrooms.

(The Canadian Press)