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Ontario School Safety
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Demanding clean, breathable air for our kids & ed workers. Healthy, safe & stable schools & buses for ALL.

We believe clean air can be achieved by many means: ventilation, filtration, N95 masking, UV disinfection, & isolating.
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It’s #WorldVentil8Day! 🌬️

Clean indoor air is a fundamental pillar of school safety.

Effective ventilation drastically reduces the spread of airborne illnesses (flu, RSV, COVID) and is crucial for maintaining healthy Ontario classrooms.

#OntEd #SchoolSafety #CollaborateToVentilate
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November 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Research out of University of California
October 23, 2025

Federal contract for up to $40 million fuels research to revolutionize clean indoor air and defend against next pandemic

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Federal contract for up to $40 million fuels research to revolutionize clean indoor air and defend against next pandemic When a public building catches fire, its built-in systems automatically respond: Smoke alarms blare, sprinklers kick on, and occupants quickly evacuate. But what if the life-threatening danger isn't fire but invisible airborne contaminants that can make occupants sick? Could a similar smart-building system monitor and improve the quality of the air indoors, where Americans spend 90 percent of their time? "The knowledge that comes out of this project will mean that when you go into a classroom, office, restaurant, or other building that has adopted the solutions from this research, the air is going to be cleaner and safer than it was before," said project lead Linsey Marr, University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech. "That will mean that you have fewer days of illness, fewer missed workdays, and a better quality of life." "This project will lead to significant public health and economic benefits," said Richard Corsi, dean of engineering at UC Davis and a contributor to the project. "I am thrilled that researchers in the UC Davis College of Engineering will play a key role in this novel and important effort." The team will conduct the initial round of testing in daycare centers, where "there are lots of pathogens around, kids are getting sick, and their getting sick impacts parents and the whole community," said Marr. "It's like a fire, and you want to put out the fire where it starts." But what researchers learn there will be relevant in almost any communal setting, including classrooms, supermarkets, hospitals, and airports. With the BRAVE approach implemented in these buildings, researchers expect that fewer children, parents, and workers will get sick, leading not only to higher levels of health and well-being, but to reduced absenteeism and improved productivity that makes clear that better indoor air quality is worth the investment.
November 4, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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Back to school means back to poor indoor air quality for our kids in Ontario’s schools and school buses.

Indoor air quality has been shown to affect mental well-being, academic performance, and school attendance.

These door hangers could serve as a helpful reminder that it’s time to clean the air.
A door hanger cutout with a dark blue background. Indoor air quality has been shown to affect mental well-being, academic performance, and school attendance. Image of a white school with a yellow heart. Time to clean the air Ontario school safety logo Ontarioschoolsafety.com A door hanger cutout with a yellow background. Each day, we breathe around 11,000 litres of air-enough to fill 20,000 water bottles. Image of two blue water bottles. Time to clean the air Ontario school safety logo Ontarioschoolsafety.com A door hanger cutout with a light blue background. About 5 children in each classroom have asthma, which can be worsened by poor indoor air. Image of yellow lungs. Time to clean the air Ontario school safety logo Ontarioschoolsafety.com A door hanger cutout with a white background. We spend 90% of our time indoors. Indoor air can be 2-5 times worse than outside. Kids spend most of their time at school indoors. Image of a yellow tree. Time to clean the air Ontario school safety logo Ontarioschoolsafety.com
September 2, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Reminder as kids head back to school next week:

There are over 4800 schools in Ontario.

We do not know the indoor air quality status in any of them.

#OntEd #OnPoli
There are over 4800 schools in Ontario. We do not know the indoor air quality status in any of them. Ontario school safety logo in the top right corner Yellow hazard triangle with exclamation mark Time to clean the air
August 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Love to see the chickens and birds get funding for better air quality to stop the spread of HPAI in BC.

Now where’s the prioritization of this kind of funding to stop the spread of illness in schools before our kids return to school next week?

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Eligible Activities Eligible costs under this program include: Mechanical Air Filtration – Installation of particulate filters (e.g., MERV 16 or above or HEPA). Ultraviolet (UV) Light Systems – Installation of UV-C systems to disinfect incoming or recirculated air. IAF Menu Photo of baby chickens Novel Tools and Technology Program Technology to help prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is needed in the western Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver regions.
August 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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We are experiencing a dangerous heat wave in Ontario.

What is the plan for schools and school buses without A/C? How are students, educators, and bus drivers expected to endure such unsafe learning, transportation, and working conditions?

Let us know what’s happening at your family’s school(s).
Heat Warning • Now 8:00 PM EDT Wednesday 25 Jun 2025 Issued at: 5:11 p.m. EDT Sunday 22 June 2025 Dangerous heat and humidity will continue through early to mid week. The first significant heat event of the season with dangerously hot and humid conditions is expected to continue into the week. What: Daytime highs of 33 to 36 degrees Celsius. Humidex values of 42 to 46. Overnight lows of 22 to 25 degrees Celsius, providing little relief from the heat. When: Now until Tuesday night. Additional information: The extreme heat and humidity may continue into Wednesday. A cold front is expected to push through the region late Tuesday, but there is some uncertainty with how far south this front will get. Should it remain farther north, the heat event may continue Wednesday, primarily for southwestern Ontario and the GTA. Take action to protect yourself and others - extreme heat can affect everyone's health. Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day.
June 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Want an easy way to explain masks to family, friends, kids’ teachers, bus drivers, neighbours or employers?

Use this infographic!

You don’t have to even say a word. Let @onschoolsafety.bsky.social do the work for you!

🔗: www.ontarioschoolsafety.com/_files/ugd/f...
Snapshot of page one of an OSS masking resource that can be found in the link provided in the post. Snapshot of page two of an OSS masking resource that can be found in the link provided in the post.
June 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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We’ve mentioned this before: Ryan’s Law requires that schools take action to protect students with asthma by reducing the risk of exposure to asthma triggers.

This is one way to get AC into classrooms during a heatwave to protect vulnerable students!

#OntEd #Asthma
Please let people know that their child has asthma or any other medical condition that requires them to have a/c, if they bring a Dr. Note, the board will make sure an a/c unit is put in the classroom. I had a student do this, and couldn't believe how quickly it happened.
June 17, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Hey Ontario! Did you know you can vote almost any time during the election period?

Get to know your voting options and choose what works best for you!

www.elections.ca/content2.asp...

#ItsOurVote
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April 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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So what’s the plan to mitigate this airborne virus in Ontario schools and on school buses? Hmm?

CC: MPP Paul Calandra

#onpoli #onted
CTV NEWS TORONTO March 27, 2025 BREAKING NEWS Ontario measles case count hits 572, up by more than 100 in past week Measles cases keep climbing in Ontario, as the province counts more than 100 new cases in the past week. More on this here
March 28, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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ONTARIO!

TIME TO VOTE! 🗳️

We STILL don’t have air quality monitoring in Ontario schools/buses.

We STILL don’t have air quality measures to reduce pollutants & CO2 in Ontario schools/buses.

We are STILL sick and tired.

VOTE for a better future for our kids. They’re counting on us.

#OnPoli #OntEd
A graphic from Ontario School Safety shows an illustration of nine squares with blue, yellow, and dark blue backgrounds in a checkerboard-like style. The text in each square reads different facts about air quality with representative icons such as water bottles, a tree, lungs, viruses, smoke plumes, a fan and filter, a caution sign, a school house, and a hand holding a heart. Below the checkerboard layout, the text states, "TIME TO CLEAN THE AIR," with the website OntarioSchoolSafety.com and a note giving credit to the original creators of this type of graphic that was modified for Ontario schools.
February 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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It’s time to vote, Ontario! 🗳️

If you’re like some of our members who want to avoid the crowds at voting stations, submit an application to vote by mail-in ballot. It just takes a few clicks, ID, and you’re all set to #vote from home!

#OnPoli #OntEd

🔗: votebymail.elections.on.ca
Welcome to the Vote by Mail application The deadline to apply to vote by mail is 6 PM (Eastern Time) on February 21. Elections Ontario must receive your completed voting kit by 6 PM (Eastern Time) on February 27 to be counted.
January 31, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Hey you! Yes, you!

Have you added your personal stories about air quality in Ontario schools and on school buses to our survey?

You haven’t?

Well, your experiences are critical in combination with our school absence data.

Please share before Jan 6!

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Screenshot of the survey. At the top in a blue box it has the OSS logo and says Ontario School Safety. Below, in a white box, it says: “Ontario School & School Bus Indoor Air Quality Survey 2024/25 Purpose: This survey seeks to better understand your experiences and concerns regarding air quality in schools and on school buses in Ontario. The information you provide will help to inform our advocacy efforts and help us highlight the need for air quality measures to create healthier learning and working spaces. Our hope is that collecting and then sharing your stories, experiences, and concerns will help to increase public interest in improving air quality in schools and on school buses in Ontario.”
December 27, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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It’s time to monitor and clean the air in schools and on school buses in Ontario.
An image with a light blue background and a white border that says “There are over 4800 schools in Ontario. We do not know the indoor air quality status in any of them.” A yellow alert symbol appears below as a yellow triangle with a lab exclamation point. Below the image are words that say “Time to clean the air”. Below those words it says OntarioSchoolSafety.com and includes a reference link: https://www.ontario.ca/page/facts-about-elementary-and-secondary-education
December 3, 2024 at 12:48 AM
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Have you seen our IAQ investigation guide yet?

We’re curious to know if and how it has helped you in advocating for clean indoor air at your child’s school.

Let us know below or send an email to:

Tips@ontarioschoolsafety.com

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November 13, 2024 at 3:06 PM
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The toll of illnesses on our elementary & kindergarten educators is a painful reflection of society's priorities. They deserve protection & care😪

Elementary schools have the worst air quality & have class sizes that are crowded. This could be fixed if there was a political will.
October 17, 2023 at 12:25 AM