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Learning in Action

With the number of disturbing and offensive acts of hate which remind us all of its continued presence within our society and within our schools, we wanted to highlight ways that TDSB students and staff have been engaging in teaching and learning and embedding equity, anti-racism and anti-oppression in curriculum. Many schools continue to affirm various identities and lived experiences and/or teach about the impact of hate and racism. We look forward to highlighting the ongoing work happening in schools and centrally.

Using Desmos in Secondary Math MHF4U to Reflect on Issues of Racism and Discrimination

Marieta Angjeli, Math Hybrid Teacher-Coach had opportunities to co-plan and co-teach Grade 12 lessons using Social Media. They created an animation using math that explores responsible use of social media that would be shared with younger ...
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Creating Conditions for Student Belonging: Anti-Racist Education at Marc Garneau C.I.

Where We Began At Marc Garneau C.I., staff have heard from students that they want to explore more deeply, topics that connect to their histories, identities and lived experiences. In response, staff have been engaging in professional learning ...
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Brookview Middle School Black Students Success and Excellence (BSSE) Initiative

Brookview Middle School has been focusing on counteracting deficit narratives around Black students' success and excellence, reimagining how to structure programming and instruction in learning spaces, with students at the center of the ...
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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TDSB students learn about allyship and advocacy at EnVision Conference 2022

More than 1,000 students and educators from across the TDSB participated in the annual EnVision Conference in March which focused on honouring and celebrating 2SLGBTQIAP+ communities as well as issues faced across Ontario in relation to ...
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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TDSB Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSAs)

Throughout the last two years of the pandemic, various GSAs across the TDSB provided support to 2SLGBTQ+ students and their allies. These GSAs: Centred 2SLGBTQ+ Black, Indigenous, Latinx, racialized students, students with disabilities and ...
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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