New Social Studies focused ESL/ELD resource
OESSTA has developed this to support English language development for ESL/ELD students within the context of the 20 [Read More]
Ontario Introducing Mandatory Black History Learning
As the province celebrates Black History Month, the Ontario government is introducing new mandatory learning in Gra [Read More]
SESSIONS BEGIN SOON FOR THE HISTORICAL THINKING COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE!
Discover a network of educators, generate new ideas, give and receive feedback, and share experiences teaching and [Read More]
Updates 2023 Primary Social Studies
The Ministry of Education has issued updates to the Social Studies, Grades 1 to 3 curriculum to introduce mandatory [Read More]
Ontario government broadens Holocaust education amid rising antisemitism
Recently the government announced that Holocaust education would be introduced within the grade 6 curriculum. OESST [Read More]
OECTA Beginning Teachers Conference
OESSTA will participate in the OECTA Beginning Teachers Conference scheduled from October 13-15, 2022. This will be [Read More]
New School Year
Hello teachers, we look forward towards a new school year with many opportunities to conduct authentic inquiries , [Read More]
Professional Learning Opportunites
Canada’s History is providing professional learning opportunities in collaboration with the Historical Thinking P [Read More]
OESSTA webinar
OESSTA webinar - Tuesday, April 26th from 4:30-5:30pm: Pathways to Student Success in Social Studies, History a [Read More]
Black History Month and Heritage Fairs
See the latest Heritage Fair January – February Black History Newsletter
This month's focus is Black History Mon [Read More]