SaraTorDan
@SaraTorDan
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Sara Ehrhardt, elected trustee for Toronto-Danforth. she/her. Tweets my own but im not frequently here. Best reached at [email protected]
Toronto, Ontario
Joined November 2022
TDSB trustees were informed that our email and telephones would be shutting down. I’m not backing down though I can be reached at SaraTorontoDanforth@gmail.com You can sign up for my community updates: https://t.co/BFU5vE0BRp My website
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The Ontario Government has taken over both Toronto public and catholic school boards. Please sign up so I can continue to communicate with you and keep advocating for our community, no matter what...
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Where are the Ford govt’s school supervisors? Parents tell us they haven’t been able to contact them & without trustees, they have no one to turn to with concerns like large classes: “it’s incredibly disappointing,” says Kiera Chion, whose SK daughter is in a class with 32 kids.
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“We think the public would find it surprising that you have to beg a Conservative government permission to save taxpayer money.” The Minister clearly doesn’t respect Trustees, Directors of Education or school board staff, but if his Supervisor recommends … #TheTruthShouldMatter
A handful of boards might be allowed to close under-enrolled schools — saving tens of millions annually — with Education Minister Paul Calandra saying those now being run by a provincial supervisor need to look at “all the options.”
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The theatrical scapegoating of school boards and trustees will do nothing to address the persistent underfunding of Ontario schools. My latest for the @TorontoStar. #onpoli #onted
https://t.co/3wRrHM17r0
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Whatever is happening with administrative expenses can neither explain nor solve the serious challenges schools are facing.
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Start of school message available at https://t.co/BDVkomaeTw And ways to take action at
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My fall Environment Day is today! Join me from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Bridgepoint Dr. ♻️ Drop off items for proper disposal or donation 🌱 Free loose compost* 📃 Free paper shredding* 🪧 Free "slow down" signs Details ➡ https://t.co/qV6fMMmDP1 *Household limit of two bags of
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My August newsletter is out - it includes a rollup of what happened with the takeover of our schools this summer, and some ways to get involved and take action. You can access here: https://t.co/Sevx9vfiHj You can signup to receive email updates here:
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“This government continually talks about protecting Ontario. But what about Ontario’s children and investing in their success? Because, really, who else would we be protecting Ontario for? Excellent piece by democratically-elected @tdsb Trustee @saratordan
#onpoli #onted
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Measles is highly contagious. It is also preventable. Check your vaccine records to make sure you and your family are protected from measles. https://t.co/99SlZpbFqt
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⚠️A heat warning has been issued for the #CityOfTO for Thursday and Friday. Heat-related illness is preventable. ☑️Drink lots of water ☑️Never leave kids or pets in parked cars ☑️Find a cool space: call 311 or visit https://t.co/6Js6FmhN2z
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while this organization has left this platform, as an ally I'm proud to acknowledge how important this decision and their work has been for a generation of people and families. I will continue to work to choose love for all people and families for the next generation.
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Elected TDSB trustees were informed around 11pm on June 30 that they could no longer send newsletters to their constituents through TDSB. I had sent out a newsletter just before on June 28 on supervision that you can access here:
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⚠️ Under Provincial Supervision: • 🚫 Trustees cannot respond to constituents or send newsletters • ❌ Trustees cannot represent the Board or attend school events • 🏢 No access to office building or office support—including office expense budgets • 💵 No remuneration (no
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If it was my last act as Trustee, standing with students in today’s Pride Parade was a great way to conclude! Today means a great deal to the students on the TDSB float, the joy of celebrating who they are was incredible to watch and support!
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Maybe now a serious journalist will ask @PaulCalandra why the Ministry of Education doesn’t fully fund the statutory payments of education employees. This underfunding alone explains the fiscal challenges facing all Ontario school boards.
heck of an end to the school year
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☀️ With a heat warning in effect for Toronto, learn how our staff are keeping students cool during the last week of school. Find out more:
Keep cool & beat the heat by staying hydrated & drinking plenty of water. More tips: https://t.co/6Js6FmhN2z
#KeepCoolTO
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Toronto is currently under a #HeatWarning. Residents are advised to stay indoors, if possible. Please, check on friends and family. Find a list of cool places at https://t.co/XnGwm1s3Uf
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The Ontario Government touts record spending in education. In fact, the increases fail to keep up with inflation ✖️ MYTH: The Ontario Government has increased investment in education FACTS: ✔ Adjusted to inflation, there is an estimated $1,500 shortfall in per-student funding
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