Ontario Education Minister Lisa Thompson says increasing the average size of high school classes will benefit students across the province by making them more resilient. "By increasing class sizes in high school, we're preparing them for the reality of post-secondary as well as the world of work." Consultations guiding change, minister saysWhen pressed on whether or not larger classes would be good for students, Thompson told Metro Morning she was told by teachers and employers that larger high school class sizes are beneficial for students. Larger high school class sizes will also bring Ontario in line with other provinces and territories, Thompson said. Thompson said the Ontario government has decided to make changes to class sizes after it consulted the public extensively.

Source: CBC News March 20, 2019 17:47 UTC