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Parent Advoacy

Speaking Up for Bruce and Public Education

Why Advocate?

As families at Bruce Public School, we all have a stake in ensuring our children get the best possible learning experience. Advocacy ensures that our school remains well-funded, inclusive, and responsive to community needs. Whether the issue is funding, policy changes, or local school-based decisions, your voice matters.

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How You Can Advocate

Here are some tangible ways you can get involved:

  • Speak with Government Representatives: Write or call your MP, MPP, the Minister of Education, and the Premier. Share your views on funding, policy, and your child’s school experience. 

  • Contact Trustees: The TDSB is currently under supervision, and our elected Trustees have no official capacity. That said, you can connect with former Trustee Sara Ehrhardt at saratorontodanforth@gmail.com.

  • Use Your Network: Share messages on social media, talk with other parents, and attend Council or school-community meetings.

  • Stay Informed: Review school board reports, budgets, and updates. Attend Council meetings, read the Bruce Buzz newsletters, and follow our social channels. Also connect with the following groups working to preserve and improve the public education system. 

    • Toronto Education Action Network 

    • Ontario Public School Boards’ Association

    • Fund Our Schools

    • Policing-Free Schools (Canada)

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Current Focus: Bill 33

Bill 33 proposes changes to how school boards are governed and how decisions are made about programming, funding, and staffing. Many families and education partners across the province are concerned about what these changes could mean for schools.

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Our community is focused on advocating for:

  • Proper investment in public education
    Schools need sustained funding to support learning, extracurriculars, arts, libraries, and safe, well-maintained facilities.

  • More behavioral and student support staff — not police — in schools
    Students benefit from caring adults such as educational assistants, child and youth workers, social workers, psychologists, and lunchroom supervisors. These are the supports that help create safe, inclusive environments for learning.

  • Local, democratically elected trustees who are accountable to families
    Families need a voice in decisions that affect our children’s daily school experience. Local representation matters.

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We encourage families to learn more, reflect on how these issues relate to their experiences, and consider taking action.

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Resources & Links

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