Statement from Leader of the Official Opposition and Ontario PC Education Critic Patrick Brown on Education Week

The following is a statement from Leader of the Official Opposition and Ontario PC Education Critic Patrick Brown on Education Week:

“Every year the first full week of May is used to mark Education Week, providing an opportunity to honour the excellent work of principals, teachers, support staff, administrators and school boards who nurture the minds of our children and young adults who are at the centre of Ontario’s future success.

I assumed the role of Ontario PC Education Critic because I learned from my mother at an early age the dedication and hard work that goes into teaching. I often witnessed endless hours of marking and prepping for her classes.  She encouraged her students to do their best and learn everything they could, not just from books but important life skills as well.  Ontario’s educators love their students, and they work extremely hard on their behalf.

I would like to thank our principals, teachers, support staff, administrators and school boards for the excellent work that happens in our schools each and every day, and their ongoing commitment to putting students first.

I fervently believe that the choices that we make in how we educate our children and young adults are at the centre of Ontario’s resurgence as the economic powerhouse of the nation.  It is of the utmost importance that we support Ontario’s educators so that they have the resources to equip our children with fundamental numeracy and literacy skills to succeed in the competitive global economy. When we invest in young minds, it pays dividends to society.

On behalf of the Ontario PC Caucus, I want to applaud all those who spur student achievement and acknowledge the important role that our educators play in building our society.”