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TVO Launches Free Learning Resources to Promote International Day of Education

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Toronto, Ontario, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TVO Media Education Group (TVO) is celebrating International Day of Education (January 24) and this year’s United Nations’ theme of “Learning for Lasting Peace” by launching an online hub of curated learning resources, documentary programming, current affairs, videos and family-friendly content.

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  • Toronto, Ontario, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TVO Media Education Group (TVO) is celebrating International Day of Education (January 24) and this year’s United Nations’ theme of “Learning for Lasting Peace” by launching an online hub of curated learning resources, documentary programming, current affairs, videos and family-friendly content.
  • “We stand firm in our belief that education is a human right, a universal good and a public responsibility,” says Jeffrey L. Orridge, CEO of TVO.
  • TVO’s International Day of Education learning hub brings together TVO Learn resources including developing respect for others, celebrating diversity, understanding communities in Canada, and using our voices for change that can be used by educators in the classroom.
  • Sign up for the monthly TVO Learn Newsletter for engaging roundups of free digital learning resources for Kindergarten to Grade 12.

CMG employees vote to accept TVO offer

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

Toronto, ON, Nov. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TVO Media Education Group (TVO) today announced that its employees represented by the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) will be returning to work on Monday, November 6 after voting this weekend to accept TVO’s offer in the negotiation for a new collective agreement.

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  • Toronto, ON, Nov. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TVO Media Education Group (TVO) today announced that its employees represented by the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) will be returning to work on Monday, November 6 after voting this weekend to accept TVO’s offer in the negotiation for a new collective agreement.
  • A commitment that TVO will provide a range of training options to help CMG employees acquire skills that will open up new job opportunities in their field.
  • Of course, TVO content and services such as TVOkids programming, the TVO ILC online secondary school, TVO Mathify online tutoring service, and TVO Original Documentaries – all of which were unaffected by the strike – will continue uninterrupted.
  • CMG, which represents 74 TVO employees with roles including digital learning content producers for TVO Learn, current affair journalists writing for TVO.org, and producers on The Agenda with Steve Paikin, began legal strike action on August 21, 2023.

CMG members at TVO in legal strike position on Friday, August 18

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian Media Guild (CMG) members at TVO will be in a legal strike position as of Friday, August 18, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian Media Guild (CMG) members at TVO will be in a legal strike position as of Friday, August 18, 2023.
  • These are public sector jobs that the government is trying to turn into gig work and CMG members at TVO cannot abide it.
  • CMG members at TVO have previously negotiated language to allow the employer to trial new positions for two years before making them permanent.
  • CMG members at TVO are determined to do what it takes, including job action, to resolve these issues.

NBA AND TVO ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR COLLABORATION TO CREATE EDUCATIONAL CONTENT FOR STUDENTS IN ONTARIO

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Toronto, ON, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The TVO Media Education Group (TVO), a publicly funded and donor supported multimedia learning organization, and National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multi-year collaboration to create and share educational resources for students in Ontario.

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  • Toronto, ON, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The TVO Media Education Group (TVO), a publicly funded and donor supported multimedia learning organization, and National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multi-year collaboration to create and share educational resources for students in Ontario.
  • Through the collaboration, the NBA and TVO will create online resources and dynamic, co-branded content designed to engage and educate students in Ontario, including under-resourced and diverse communities, from kindergarten through grade 12.
  • The collaboration will include content and resources featuring multiple pillars of both brands, including TVOkids, TVO Learn, TVO ILC, TVO Today, NBA, WNBA and Jr. NBA, and will focus on the organizations shared values of teamwork, respect, integrity, inclusion and leadership.
  • Were excited to collaborate with TVO to create basketball-themed content that will inspire and connect youth across Ontario, added Leah MacNab, NBA Canada Managing Director.

TVOkids unveils new slate of programming amidst exciting lineup for Fall-Winter 2022

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Were thrilled to announce these new series partnerships with industry-leading production companies, says Kirsten Hurd, Executive Producer of TVOKids.

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  • Were thrilled to announce these new series partnerships with industry-leading production companies, says Kirsten Hurd, Executive Producer of TVOKids.
  • Best friends Tiny and Tall live in neighbouring mountaintop villages in a fantastical world full of colourful creatures and landscapes.
  • The following Fall-Winter 2022 series are airing this season on the TVOkids broadcast channel and streaming via TVOkids.com , YouTube ( preschool and school-age ) and smart TV streaming services.
  • Subscribe to the bi-weekly That TVOkids Newsletter and follow @TVOkids on Instagram and Facebook for more on these series, the latest programming and learning fun.

Start the school year with free math tutoring, STEM games and immersive learning experiences for Kindergarten to Grade 12!

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Our entire portfolio of learning experiences has played a crucial role for so many students, their families and their communities over the past two years.

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  • Our entire portfolio of learning experiences has played a crucial role for so many students, their families and their communities over the past two years.
  • The following K-12 learning resources are available to deepen knowledge or bridge learning gaps so Ontario students can successfully progress through the provincial curriculum.
  • Tens of thousands of students turn to TVO Mathify for free, 1:1 math tutoring with Ontario Certified Teachers.
  • These not-for-credit courses are designed for independent study and reflect the learning experiences available through TVO ILC , Ontarios largest online high school.

New TVOkids Original Sunny's Quest showcases the stories of Black children across Canada

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Sunnys Quest is an exciting opportunity to spotlight Black children doing what they love most at home and in their communities, says Kirsten Hurd, executive producer of TVOkids.

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  • Sunnys Quest is an exciting opportunity to spotlight Black children doing what they love most at home and in their communities, says Kirsten Hurd, executive producer of TVOkids.
  • In Sunny's Quest, Afro-descendant children celebrate their culture and heritage, inspiring relevant discussions on the Black experience in Canada.
  • TVOkids Original Sunnys Quest features trailblazing children from cross-cultural communities.
  • Follow TVOkids Original Sunnys Quest on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter for new episodes and fun learning from the series.

Take the TVO.me Ontario Road Trip, a virtual tour of the province

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Monday, July 25, 2022

Ontarians can now explore an interactive map filled with engaging documentaries, articles, videos, games and learning experiences that highlight many regions of the province.

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  • Ontarians can now explore an interactive map filled with engaging documentaries, articles, videos, games and learning experiences that highlight many regions of the province.
  • Whether at home or on vacation within Ontario, this initiative allows families to learn more about the province through ad-free, trustworthy content.
  • The TVO.me Ontario Road Trip is a virtual self-guided tour that brings together the breadth of content offered by TVO Today, TVO Learn and TVOkids.
  • Funded primarily by the Province of Ontario, TVO is a registered charity supported by thousands of sponsors and donors.

TVOkids’ hot summer 2022 lineup celebrates learning, creativity and our unique identities

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

They are filled with so many activities and adventures we know children love, says Natasha Negrea, Executive Producer of TVOKids.

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  • They are filled with so many activities and adventures we know children love, says Natasha Negrea, Executive Producer of TVOKids.
  • Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short-form series that will introduce preschoolers to new crafts they enjoy.
  • Host Mandisa Watts, creator of Happy Toddler Playtime, leads a rotating cast of young kids who make magic out of common household objects.
  • Subscribe to the bi-weekly That TVOkids Newsletter and follow @TVOkids on Instagram and Facebook for more on these series, the latest programming and learning fun during the summer.

TVOkids Original 'Leo’s Pollinators' invites kids to celebrate crucial creatures

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Co-developed with Fifth Ground Entertainment, this season follows the success of a previous TVOkids collaboration in Leos FishHeads .

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  • Co-developed with Fifth Ground Entertainment, this season follows the success of a previous TVOkids collaboration in Leos FishHeads .
  • Over 26 11-minute episodes, TVOkids Original Leos Pollinators showcases pollinating creatures like the African fruit bat, honeybees, flying squirrels and lemurs.
  • TVOkids Original Leos Pollinators spotlights organizations like the University of Guelph, Toronto and Regional Conservation Authority, Canadian National Collection and the Brock Bee Lab.
  • Watch TVOkids Original Leos Pollinators starting today (Friday, April 22, 2022) on TVOkids, TVOkids.com , YouTube and smart TV services.