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Ontario Schools Tighten Attendance Rules | Toronto News
Ontario’s Education Minister Paul Calandra clears the air on new attendance rules, reassuring parents that extracurriculars like sports and music still qualify for excused absences — but with a twist: participation now directly impacts grades, and skipping class without permission could cost students marks. With the goal of boosting engagement and reversing the province’s low attendance rates, Calandra’s message is clear: education comes first — even if it means saying goodbye to the “optional add-on” excuse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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