York Region Is So Short On Teachers They're Making Them Livestream Their Classrooms

This year's unprecedented demand for teachers has one York Region school board getting creative.

York Catholic District School Board teachers are livestreaming their in-person classes to virtual elementary students.

YDDSB sent Narcity a letter that went out to parents from Interim Director of Education at the York Catholic District School Board Mary Battista.

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After careful consideration, a decision has been made [...] to blend face to face learners with remote learners in the same class.

Mary Battista

 "Given the various operational and staffing challenges faced in the current remote learning model, and the need to find a solution that is sustainable for the remainder of the school year, a decision has been made in the best interest of all elementary students,” said Battista.

“We understand that this is very short notice for parents and apologize for the inconvenience and disruption this may cause."

YCDSB will be closing all of its elementary schools on Oct. 13 to make the transition.

Due to the large number of online learners, not all students will be livestreaming in-person classes — some will stay in remote-only learning programs.