What Ontario parents need to know about the curriculum changes coming in September
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This is what you need to know about the Ontario school curriculum changes for the 2023-24 academic year.
A number of changes are coming to Ontario schools starting in September.
Students heading back to class in the fall will explore a new language curriculum, a new technology course, and learn about mental health.
This is what you need to know about the changes for the 2023-24 academic year:
Students between Grades 1 and 9 will begin learning a new language curriculum that puts a focus on “time-tested practices” such as phonics, cursive writing, digital literacy, word processing, and critical thinking skills.
The province has also included a minimum of 30 minutes of “daily protected and dedicated time for reading instruction.”
Officials have previously described the changes as a “massive overhaul” of the English and French language curriculums, which uses a new strand structure involving foundational reading and writing, digital literacy and connections to diverse voices.
For more information, CTV News Toronto has broken down the new language curriculum by grade.
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