TDSB delays start of online classes for some elementary students
Posted September 21, 2020 5:21 pm.
Last Updated September 22, 2020 11:10 am.
Tuesday was supposed to be the the first day of virtual school for thousands of elementary and secondary students in Toronto, but the Toronto District School Board has changed the plan at the last minute.
The board says there has been an overwhelming demand for virtual learning at the elementary level, so it’s moving to a rolling start.
In a letter to parents, the board says more than 60,000 students are now enrolled but not enough teachers have been hired.
Some students will be able to join live classes while others will begin independent online learning.
This is now the second time the TDSB has opted to delay the start as more families have signed up.
It said it’s 200 teachers short, and hopes to have the new hires in place by the end of the week.
Important message for TDSB Virtual Elementary School parents and students about tomorrow’s first day.
Please read more here: https://t.co/9SxCRUMQjF pic.twitter.com/3wrzSj130m
— Toronto District School Board (@tdsb) September 21, 2020
