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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.

Elementary Reorganization

Dear Elementary Parent(s)/Guardian(s),   This is an important update about teacher staffing and classroom changes to TDSB elementary schools, effective the week of October 13, 2020. This update explains the reasons for these changes and...
Tuesday, October 6, 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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Elementary Virtual School Update

Elementary Virtual School Families, Earlier this week, we were optimistic that all classes would be assigned a teacher by today and that has not happened. As of today, more than 94 percent (approximately 56,000) Elementary Virtual School...
Friday, October 2, 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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Elementary Parent/Guardian Update

To All In-Person Elementary Parents/Guardians, Please find below an update related to switching between In-Person Learning and the Virtual School and the challenges with recruiting French teachers for French Immersion (FI) and Extended French...
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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Elementary Virtual School Update

Dear TDSB Virtual School Parents/Guardians and Students, This week we continue to make progress to reach the goal of having all students connected to a teacher and virtual classroom. This has been a long and challenging process and we all want...
Tuesday, September 29, 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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Elementary Virtual School Update

Dear TDSB Virtual School Parents/Guardians and Students, We sincerely apologize for the ongoing delay in staffing classrooms in the Elementary Virtual School. This is a challenging situation and we understand that families are becoming...
Thursday, September 24, 2020
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