New digital learning platform will improve student experience with interactive tools and real-time insights
The Ontario government is investing $60 million to equip teachers with modernized classroom resources and ensure students have access to high-quality learning opportunities no matter where they attend school. Through a new provincewide digital learning platform, students will gain access to interactive learning tools that help them track and improve their progress, while educators will be able to identify learning gaps earlier, tailor instruction and provide targeted support to improve student outcomes.
“By giving teachers access to high-quality, curriculum-aligned resources, we are helping ensure students are learning the Ontario curriculum in a more consistent way across all 72 school boards,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Education. “Teachers will have better information about student progress, helping them identify challenges earlier and respond more quickly to student needs. At the same time, school boards and the province will have a clearer picture of how students are performing across Ontario, helping identify trends to ensure resources and supports are directed where they are needed most.”
Starting in September 2026, all teachers will have access to classroom resources through Nelson Education’s Edwin platform, which covers Grades 1 to 12 subjects in both English and French and is already used in some Ontario school boards. Nelson Education Ltd. was selected as the Vendor of Record through a competitive procurement process led by Supply Ontario to provide school boards with access to high-quality, curriculum-aligned resources.
Teachers will be able to draw from a variety of materials organized by subject and grade, allowing them to find ready-made lesson plans or build their own using interactive tools, activities, videos and presentations. Teachers will be able to use resources in flexible formats, such as downloading printed activities or using the resources directly during lessons in the classroom.
Nelson Education’s Edwin implementation team will work with school boards to provide training materials and online demonstration sessions on how to use and access the resources. Teachers can continue to use supplementary educational materials in their classrooms approved by their school board to ensure continued flexibility and meet local and diverse student needs.
To further support teachers and enhance student achievement, the province is releasing new mandatory changes to assessment standards for Grades 9 to 12. This will bring greater consistency to grading and provide clearer guidelines for calculating final marks across subjects and grades. It will also support student success and readiness for postsecondary pathways.
The detailed assessment policy outlining how secondary students are assessed and graded, including course exemptions, is available online.
These actions reflect the government’s continued focus on building a stronger, modern education system that is focused on strengthening student achievement and preparing students for rewarding, in-demand careers.
Quick Facts
- Ontario is providing historic levels of education funding in 2026-27, with an investment of $30.6 billion in Core Education Funding to focus key resources where they matter most: on student success.
- On May 7, 2026, the Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026, received Royal Assent, which brings greater accountability, consistency and modernization to Ontario’s education system, while ensuring a more consistent learning experience for students.
- On March 11, 2026, the province launched the Classroom Supplies Fund to provide elementary school homeroom teachers with direct access to $750 in funding each school year for classroom supplies. This will make it easier for elementary teachers to get the materials they need, ensuring consistent access to supplies in every classroom across the province.
- In March 2026, Ontario appointed an advisory body to improve student achievement. This body is leading a comprehensive review of student achievement and assessment across the province, with a focus on improving results in reading, writing and math.
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