The recent decision to close schools and force children into online learning is a major mistake. Countless experts have documented the damage online learning does to children's physical health, mental health and academic progress. Online learning exposes children to excessive screen time, prevents them from having real social interactions and forces them to have a sedentary lifestyle. As parents, we know how much happier our children are when they are allowed to go to school!

Surely we can get our children back into the classroom safely. Let's put our heads together and find a solution. Their education and development depend on it!

Please join me in signing this petition to the Government of Ontario to allow schools to return to in-person learning on January 17, 2022.