School News for Ontario Parents
EQAO results, the 2026 Kindergarten curriculum and school reports, explained for Ontario parents.
This section explains Ontario school news in plain language for parents. When the province releases EQAO results, updates the Kindergarten program or changes what families receive from school, we break down what it means for your child and your family.
Here you will find an overview of the 2026 Kindergarten curriculum, a guide to reading your child's EQAO individual student report, and short explainers on provincial assessment results. Each article focuses on the questions parents ask most: what changed, what the results mean and what you can do at home to support learning.
Use these articles alongside conversations with your child's teacher, who knows your child's progress best.
Ontario education unions vote on strikes this November: what Ottawa families can plan nowOntario teacher strike vote 2026: CUPE, OSSTF and ETFO vote November 4–18. Legal steps before any strike, Ottawa PA days and backup care in Kanata.
Kindergarten reading readiness in Ottawa: early reading screening and new help from school boardsKindergarten readiness in reading: Ontario’s first early reading screening ends mid-November, OCSB Literacy at Home and the OCDSB webinar on November 25.
EQAO Grade 3 results 2026: what Ontario’s new scores mean for children aged 4–6EQAO Grade 3 results 2026: 75% of Ontario students met the reading standard, 67% writing, 65% math. What the scores mean for children aged 4–6 and the skills to build…- Your child’s EQAO Grade 3 results: how to read the Individual Student ReportEQAO Grade 3 Individual Student Report explained: what Levels 1–4 mean, report cards, questions for the teacher and the 2027 test dates.
- Ontario’s new Kindergarten curriculum is in classrooms: what changed in 2026Ontario’s Kindergarten curriculum, 2026 replaced the 2016 program: four strands, reading, math to 20, coding and a reading screening on the report.
Kindergarten readiness checklist for Ontario parents: skills to build at 4 and 5Kindergarten readiness checklist for Ontario parents: language, early math, fine motor, independence. Skills by age 4 and 5 and a printable list.
Being Involved in Your Child's School Learning in OntarioPractical ways to support your child's learning in Ontario: talking about school, homework routines, report cards, parent-teacher interviews and breaks.