School Board Trustee Troubles

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

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School board trustees are the democratically-elected representatives of students and parents, but today some question if they are living up to their promise. The Agenda discusses whether Ontario still need trustees?
Episode:
Taking Care of Ontario's Animals; Trust in Trustees?
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Jan 24, 2019
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