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GTA schools are facing 'enormous' support staff shortages from EAs to lunch supervisors. It's impacting student learning and safety

According to the Ontario Principals’ Council, these daily staff shortages - in all job categories - stem from insufficient staff allocations, vacancies and not having replacements to cover leaves and absences. 

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Ralph Nigro, president of the Ontario Principals' Council, says staffing shortages across the province are at "crisis" levels. 

As we look to the second half of the school year, the Star explores how staffing levels impact classrooms in a two-part series. This part focuses on educational assistants, and the other part looks at teacher, which are the categories with the most significant challenges. 

When a colleague is absent, Habiba Aden braces for a difficult day.

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John Weatherup, president of the Toronto Education Workers CUPE Local 4400, at his office in Toronto, December 28, 2023. 

Isabel Teotonio is a Toronto-based reporter covering education for the Star. Follow her on Twitter: @Izzy74.

Isabel Teotonio

Isabel Teotonio is a Toronto-based reporter covering education for the Star. Follow her on Twitter: @Izzy74.

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