New digital learning platform will improve student experience with interactive tools and real-time insights
June 22, 2026
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TORONTO — 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.
Quotes
“This initiative demonstrates how a co-ordinated, whole-of-government approach to public sector procurement can help deliver a better, more effective learning experience for students. Our agency will continue working with school boards to implement this solution and ensure educators and students have reliable access to the tools they need.”
– James Wallace
Chief Executive Officer, Supply Ontario
“Great things happen when students, educators and high-quality resources come together. Platforms like this help bring learning to life, giving students new ways to engage in their classrooms while supporting educators in meeting the needs of every learner. Ultimately, it’s about creating the conditions for every student to succeed.”
– Brendan Browne
Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Catholic District School Board
“Students deserve the same opportunities to succeed no matter where they go to school. I’m proud that our government is investing in better tools and resources for teachers to support learning in the classroom, help identify gaps earlier and ensure students in Willowdale and across Ontario have the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.”
– Stan Cho
MPP for Willowdale
“For more than a century, Nelson has been a trusted partner in Canadian education, founded in Toronto in 1914 and built on a deep commitment to the needs of students and teachers across this country. When the Ontario Ministry of Education named Edwin as its Consistent Educational Resource for Grades 1 through 12, this affirmed the vision we had for Edwin. This is more than a milestone for us: it is a reflection of what we have been working toward since we reimagined what a publisher could be. Edwin was built alongside Ontario educators, shaped by real classroom feedback and backed by Nelson’s legacy of curriculum expertise. Every school board in Ontario deserves access to resources that are consistent, trusted and continuously improving, and we are proud that Edwin can now be that for every learner, from Grade 1 through Grade 12.”
– Steve Brown
Chief Executive Officer, Nelson
Additional Resources
- Ontario Introduces Legislation to Hold School Boards Accountable and Support Student Achievement
- Strengthening student achievement in our schools
- Your child’s education: a parent guide to our school system
- Programs that support your child’s success
- More resources to support learning
- The Ontario Curriculum Review and Revision Guide
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