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Some Parents And Caregivers Frustrated As Online Learning Extended | Kawartha 411 KAWARTHA LAKES - Many working parents and caregivers are feeling pressure and anxiety after the government announced at home learning has been extended until January 25. "As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate throughout the province, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is extending certain measures to keep students, education staff, and residents of Northern Ontario safe," the province has stated. According to the province, these measures are being taken to help ensure that all Ontarians stay at home as much as possible to minimize transmission of the virus and prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed. Officials also stated that they will be responsive to the fact that Northern Ontario students are not able to learn at home as effectively due to limited access to reliable Internet service. "With the public health trends where they are across the province, our priority remains keeping students, teachers, school staff, and all Ontarians safe," said Premier Ford. "That's why we're extending the remote learning period for students in Southern Ontario and the shutdown period for Northern Ontario, while continuing to provide financial relief for parents through the Support for Learners program as well as electricity rate relief for all time-of-use customers. We have to get the numbers down and today's measures will help us continue to stop the spread of this deadly virus." According to Sam Hammond, President of the Elementary Teaching Federation of Ontario, this is a wise decision. Some Parents And Caregivers Frustrated As Online Learning Extended |... https://www.kawartha411.ca/2021/01/08/some-parents-and-caregivers-fru... 1 of 5 1/8/2021, 9:02 AM