Binbrook and the surrounding Glanbrook community continue to grow. New homes mean new families, and new families mean more students. That growth is good for our community. But it also raises an important question: Are we planning our schools quickly enough to keep pace? The numbers suggest this is something families, and the next Board of Trustees, need to keep watching closely. Some schools are already well over capacity According to HWDSB's long-term accommodation planning,

Community concerns deserve more than a forwarded email This started with the Mount Hope community. I recently asked parents, caregivers, students, neighbours and community members across Wards 11 and 12 what they like about their neighbourhood schools — and what they believe could be better. In less than 14 hours, Mount Hope had become one of the communities I heard from the most. Residents raised concerns about traffic, parking, drop-off and pickup, pedestrian access, discon

On October 26, 2026, residents across Hamilton will head to the polls to elect representatives who will serve our community for the next four years. On your ballot, you'll vote for: Mayor of Hamilton Your Ward Councillor (either Ward 11 or 12) Your Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Trustee Most people have a good idea of what a Mayor does. Most understand that a Ward Councillor represents their neighbourhood at City Hall. But many ask me the same question: "What exactl

If you've spent any time on social media lately, you've probably seen posts about teachers' strikes, expiring contracts, barganing, and the possibility of labour disruptions this fall. Naturally, many parents are asking the same questions. The good news is that, as of today, there is no announced province-wide teachers' strike in Ontario. So why is everyone talking about it? The answer is that Ontario's major education union contracts expire on August 31, 2026, and negotiatio

Technology is changing education faster than ever before. Beginning this September, the Ontario government is investing $60 million to provide every publicly funded school board with access to Nelson Education's Edwin digital learning platform. According to the Province, the goal is to give teachers curriculum-aligned digital resources, interactive learning tools, and real-time information that can help identify student learning gaps and provide more personalized instruction.

Understanding the changes, what they mean for families, and who is responsible. One section of the HWDSB's 2026-2027 Special Education Plan has received a lot of attention: the staffing table. The table compares the number of Special Education staff planned for the 2025-2026 school year with the planned staffing for 2026-2027. Overall, the published plan shows a net decrease of 38 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, although some areas increase while others decrease. Where