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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.

TDSB Recognizes African Heritage Month in February

The Toronto District School Board is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada. Nearly one-quarter of our students were born outside of Canada, and collectively, we speak more than 120 languages. Understanding all...
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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To Our TDSB Family: Thank You

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students, On behalf of the Toronto District School Board, we would like to share a short video message to say thank you. This year has been nothing short of challenging, but your support, patience and cooperation has...
Friday, December 18, 2020
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TDSB Recognizes Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

The TDSB recognizes Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 15 to 21, 2020 with school boards across the province. This week is an opportunity to remember the impact that bullying can have on a school community and to talk about the ways...
Monday, November 16, 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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TDSB Teachers Wins Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence 2020

John Polanyi CI teacher Imran Mohamed and Earl Haig Secondary School teacher Alexandre (Sacha) Noukhovitch are two of twelve teachers across Canada, to be recognized with the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Prime...
Friday, October 23, 2020
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Join us at the Virtual Parent Conference!

Join us on October 24 and 25 for our first-ever virtual parent conference. This online version offers all the same exciting, inspiring and informative content as our in-person conference, but allows you to participate all from the comfort of your...
Monday, October 5, 2020
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Revised Screening Guidelines

As you may have heard, the Ministry of Education announced on Thursday that it has updated its COVID-19 school and child care screening guidance. The TDSB takes its lead from Toronto Public Health, who has also revised their guidance based on the...
Sunday, October 4, 2020
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October is Somali Heritage Month

Since June 2016, the TDSB has had the privilege to recognize Somali Heritage Month. The TDSB affirms our commitment to celebrating Somali Heritage Month and encourages students and staff to take this opportunity to learn about the history,...
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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October is Islamic Heritage Month

At the Toronto District School Board, Islamic Heritage Month is proudly recognized during the month of October. On June 22, 2016, the TDSB passed a motion to recognize Islamic Heritage Month in October. Subsequently, in 2016, the province...
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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TDSB Recognizes Orange Shirt Day on September 30, 2020

Accessible version of the Orange Shirt Day Poste In 1973, 6 year-old Phyllis Webstad was excited to wear her new orange shirt to her first day of school. Phyllis says of the shirt, "it was so bright and exciting — just like it felt...
Friday, September 25, 2020
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