431.TDSB Chair makes statement regarding possible governance changes
Toronto, ON, March 31, 2008 – In August 2006, prior to the election of the current Board of Trustees, the Ministry of Education and the Board appointed a Special Assistance Team to help TDSB develop a balanced budget and improve its operations. The Special Assistance Team recognized the unique ... More
432.TDSB Participates in Earth Hour
Through innovative TDSB programs such as EcoSchools, TDSB staff and students have taken a lead in greening this city over the past decade. So it's no surprise that the TDSB has signed on as an enthusiatic participant in the upcoming Earth Hour. To deliver a powerful message about ... More
433.TDSB Takes Action to Join Earth Hour
Toronto, ON, March 6, 2008 – The Toronto District School Board is happy to support the global Earth Hour campaign to raise environmental awareness and deliver a powerful message about the need for action on climate change. On Friday March 28 from 2 to 3 p.m., the TDSB will observe its own Earth ... More
434.Toronto School Boards support Community Multicultural Youth Programs
Toronto, ON, March 5, 2008 – The Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board are proud to announce support for a long-established community based program serving the needs of the Portuguese Canadian and Hispanic Canadian community of Toronto. The “On Your Mark” ... More
435.Students SWITCH On to Environmental Awareness
MuchMusic is airing a program about students at William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute who are SWITCHing on to the importance of environmental awareness. The students created an organization with a goal to generate clean, renewable solar and wind power for the school. In establishing the ... More
436.TDSB announces new committee to examine demographics to improve student success
Toronto, ON, February 15, 2008 – The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) announced today the formation of an Advisory Committee on the Analysis and Reporting of Demographic Data. This Advisory Committee is composed of distinguished researchers who will help the TDSB use the data contained ... More
437.Transportation and school cancellations today - Feb. 1
Toronto, ON, February 1, 2008 – Due to the inclement weather the Toronto District School Board has cancelled all buses and transportation for Friday, February 1. Island Public School located at Hanlans Point is closed. Part time cleaner testing scheduled today at Danforth CTI, located at 800 ... More
438.Media briefing following approval of innovative strategies to improve success for Black students
Toronto, ON, January 30, 2008 – Four bold, innovative strategies for improving the success of Black students were approved by Trustees of the Toronto District School Board at a special meeting last night. John Campbell, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Gerry Connelly, Director of ... More
439.Trustees approve four recommendations for improving success for Black students
Toronto, ON, January 29, 2008 – Four innovative strategies for improving the success of Black students were approved by Trustees of the Toronto District School Board at a special meeting tonight. “The strategies developed by our staff following consultation with our communities, will ... More
440.TDSB releases recommendations for
improving success for Black students
Toronto, ON, January 23, 2008 – In a report released today for consideration by the Board of Trustees, Toronto District School Board staff are recommending a package of four strategies for improving the success of Black students. This report is also now posted for the public’s ... More