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Welcome to the news source of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), Canada's largest public school board.

This section includes all media releases and web stories on events at our Board.

Secondary Virtual School Update

We hope that you have had a successful quadmester in Virtual Secondary School. As we gear up for Quadmester 2, please find below important information for students and parents: ================= 1. Quadmester 2 Courses Virtual Secondary ...
Thursday, November 12, 2020
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TDSB Recognizes Hindu Heritage Month in November

In 2016, the Government of Ontario declared the month of November each year as Hindu Heritage Month. Further to this, on April 18, 2018, the TDSB Board of Trustees voted to recognize the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month. Canadians of ...
Saturday, October 31, 2020
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Secondary Update: Quadmester 2 Virtual School/In-Person Process

Dear Secondary Parents/Guardians and Students, This is an important update for secondary families about switching between in-person and virtual learning, as well as changes to the virtual learning model for students wishing to start learning ...
Friday, October 23, 2020
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Appropriate Halloween Costumes—#MyCultureIsNotACostume

For many, Halloween is an exciting time of year. For people whose cultures are caricatured and appropriated, it can be a difficult time. As educators, we must prevent harm by engaging students in critical conversations about cultural ...
Friday, October 23, 2020
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Halloween: COVID Health and Safety Information

This year, as a result of COVID-19 in our city, schools will be celebrating Halloween a little differently. Toronto Public Health has provided direction on celebrating Halloween in schools. While there will not be Halloween dances or parades so ...
Friday, October 23, 2020
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TDSB Participates in Take Our Kids to Work Day!

Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKTWD) is a day that lasts a lifetime for students. On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, Canada’s longest-running, highest-profile career exploration event is going virtual, offering more options than ever before! ...
Friday, October 23, 2020
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October 22 is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day!

On October 22, the Toronto District School Board celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. This important day celebrates the hard work, dedication and professionalism of Child Care Workers ...
Thursday, October 22, 2020
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Fall 2020 Ontario Budget Consultation

The COVID-19 pandemic has, in many ways, changed the way that TDSB operates, and has had a significant financial impact. As we look ahead to next year, we have significant concerns about the residual impacts of the pandemic and the costs that we ...
Friday, October 16, 2020
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Elementary Switching Update

Dear Elementary Parent/Guardian, As you know, we began the school year with several dates when parents/guardians could request to switch their children between In-Person Learning and the Elementary Virtual School. When these transitions ...
Friday, October 16, 2020
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Elementary Virtual School Update

Below is an Elementary Virtual School update for Friday, October 16, 2020. English Classes We have now successfully filled all current English teacher vacancies in the Elementary Virtual School and we anticipate more stability in English ...
Friday, October 16, 2020
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