Ontario College of Teachers

‘Dress Code’ Too Vague to Stop Teacher With Oversized ‘Prosthetic’ Breasts, Says Parent

A long-awaited professionalism policy meant to address complaints over an Ontario teacher's controversial attire does not include any explicit mention of dress. Parents who have called for a "dress code" ...

March 1, 2023BY Tara MacIsaac

Ontario Teacher Investigated for Comments on Critical Race Theory Won’t Lose Her Licence

A teacher who was investigated by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) for her comments against the promotion ...

February 17, 2023BY Isaac Teo

Michael Zwaagstra: Ontario College of Teachers Undermines Its Own Credibility

Commentary The good news is that inflation appears to be slowing down. The bad news is that no ...

February 1, 2023BY Michael Zwaagstra

Toronto School Board Trustee Could Face Disciplinary Action for Gender, Abortion Comments

Ontario’s College of Teachers has accused a school board trustee of professional misconduct for comments he made on ...

December 2, 2022BY Tara MacIsaac

Ontario Regulator Agrees to Review Standards Amid Protests Over Teacher Wearing Prosthetic Breasts in Class

An Ontario regulator for schoolteachers has agreed to review its professional standards after an outcry over a high ...

October 14, 2022BY Andrew Chen

Former Ontario Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Students

A former Ontario teacher who gained some recognition on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic is facing disciplinary ...

September 11, 2022BY Andrew Chen

Michael Zwaagstra: Regulatory Bodies Should Monitor Professional Standards, Not Ideology

Commentary The Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) serves as the regulatory body for public school teachers in Ontario. ...

July 6, 2022BY Michael Zwaagstra