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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.

Statement from TDSB Chair Robin Pilkey and Director John Malloy

Racism in all forms is deeply rooted in our history. This week reminds us of the ongoing impact of anti-Black racism on individuals and communities. Through the media, we have witnessed violence and harassment against members of the Black ...
Friday, May 29, 2020
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Letter to the Mayor: SPA, By-Law Enforcement and Child Care

Dear Mayor Tory, First of all, I want to thank you for taking the time to speak with the Director and myself last week. More than ever, it’s important that the Toronto District School Board and the City of Toronto work together as we ...
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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Director Letter to Grade 8 Students

Dear Grade 8 students, I hope you have been doing well during this time at home. I have been thinking about all of our students but especially those who are graduating. Usually, this time of year is filled with school events, trips and ...
Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Director of Education Update on School Year Closures

*Please scroll to the end of the page to access letter translations. May 19, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, The Government of Ontario announced today that all publicly-funded schools in Ontario, including those in the Toronto District ...
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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TDSB Seeks Funding for Technology & Back to School Transition

Trustees with the Toronto District School Board are calling on the Government of Ontario to provide additional funding to help the board recover some of the costs associated with remote learning and ensure students have the proper supports they ...
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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Director Letter to Grade 12 Students

Dear Grade 12 Students, We are thinking of you all, and especially those of you who are graduating this year. I am sure you have been looking forward to so many events in May and June, like prom, graduation and end-of-year trips. We had ...
Monday, May 11, 2020
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TDSB Director John Malloy to Retire

Board begins search process for new Director

Director of Education John Malloy will retire from the Toronto District School Board. During a Special Board meeting today, Trustees accepted his retirement, which will be effective November 1, 2020.    Prior to joining ...
Monday, May 4, 2020
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Remote Learning Update - Message from the Director of Education

*Please scroll to the end of the page to access letter translations. May 1, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Families, As part of the efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, the closure of all publicly-funded schools in Ontario has been ...
Friday, May 1, 2020
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Jewish Heritage Month in the TDSB

This year the Jewish Heritage Month Committee of the TDSB acknowledges 75 years since liberation from the Holocaust. Because of Liberation75 the Committee embarked on a comprehensive Holocaust and Genocide Education program which included many ...
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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Asian Heritage Month at the TDSB

Asian Heritage Month is proudly recognized during the month of May at the Toronto District School Board. More than 40% of TDSB students self-identify as Asian. The selected theme for this year is, “Discover. Share. ...
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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