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BREAKING: Schools to stay closed until early May

Official announcement expected this afternoon
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TORONTO — A senior Ontario government source says the province will be extending school closures until at least early May.

Education Minister Stephen Lecce is set to make an announcement today with Premier Doug Ford and the colleges and universities minister.

Earlier this month, Lecce ordered schools closed for two weeks following March break, and the premier said last week schools will not be reopening April 6.

Lecce is also expected to announce an e-learning plan for the province's students during COVID-19 school closures.

The government has been looking at ways to keep course work going while school closures continue, including through online classes.

The director of education at the province's largest school board told parents Monday night they are developing a plan to connect teachers to students and "restore teacher-led learning to the greatest extent possible as of April 6."

TDSB's John Molloy says staff have been trying to determine the devices and internet access families have in the meantime.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 30, 2020.

The Canadian Press