{"id":623,"date":"2025-10-03T11:23:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/?p=623"},"modified":"2025-10-03T11:23:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:23:18","slug":"parents-voices-matter-cpal-highlights-key-tvdsb-policy-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stand4oxford.ca\/landing\/education\/parents-voices-matter-cpal-highlights-key-tvdsb-policy-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents\u2019 Voices Matter: CPAL Highlights Key TVDSB Policy Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Stand4Oxford, we believe that when parents speak up, communities get stronger. That\u2019s why we\u2019re proud to highlight the important work being done by the Concerned Parents Association of London &amp; Area (CPAL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right now, the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) has a whole list of policies under review \u2014 everything from special education and fundraising rules to environmental education and how trustees spend taxpayer dollars. These may sound technical, but they have a direct impact on how our kids experience school every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The truth is simple: if parents don\u2019t show up, these decisions get made without us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is, you <em>do<\/em> have a voice. Drafts are open for public input, and it only takes a few minutes to make sure your perspective is heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CPAL has broken it all down in an easy-to-follow post that explains what\u2019s at stake and how you can add your input. Check it out here:&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cpal.substack.com\/p\/multiple-tvdsb-policies-under-review\">https:\/\/cpal.substack.com\/p\/multiple-tvdsb-policies-under-review<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a moment for parents to step up and speak out. 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