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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 Creates New Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement

Trustees with the Toronto District School Board have unanimously approved funding to create a new TDSB Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement. It is the first of its kind in public education in Canada. It is one of TDSB’s...
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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June is National Indigenous Peoples History Month

During the month of June, people across the country mark National Indigenous Peoples History Month in recognition of the rights, histories, contemporary realities and extraordinary achievements of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The unique...
Monday, June 1, 2020
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TDSB Reaches Local Agreement with Education Workers

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has reached a tentative agreement with the Board’s 17,700 education workers who are represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 4400. CUPE Local 4400 represents a wide range...
Monday, June 1, 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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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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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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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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Update: Extension of School Closures Announced

Dear Parents/Guardians, I hope this message finds you and your families well. I want to provide you with an update on the extension of the school closure period across Ontario. This afternoon, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced...
Sunday, April 26, 2020
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Statement Re: Tragic Events in Nova Scotia

On behalf of the Toronto District School Board, we offer our heartfelt condolences to the people of Portapique and all of Nova Scotia following the weekend’s tragic events. Sadly, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, and mothers and...
Monday, April 20, 2020
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