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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.

Let's Talk About Mental Health and Well-Being

Talking about mental health and well-being is an important part of raising awareness and decreasing stigma. So students from nearly 40 schools from across the TDSB did just that.    Mental health promotion, stigma, resiliency, equity,...
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
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A New Playground Makes a Difference at Eastview PS

Learning outside the classroom is as important as learning inside the classroom. That’s why students at Eastview PS are welcoming the warmer weather and a chance to play in their newly renovated playground that provides a wide...
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
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Innovation in Teaching and Learning Receives National Recognition

The Ken Spencer Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning was established by Dr. Ken Spencer to support educators who work tirelessly to ensure that all students discover their place, purpose and path.  The Ken Spencer Award recognizes...
Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Education Debates in Support of Education Day in Ontario

The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) has declared May 23 as Education Day. In support, Trustees from the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) are organizing Education Debates, featuring provincial government...
Monday, May 7, 2018
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York Mills CI Celebrates Kindness Week

This past week, York Mills Collegiate Institute hosted the fourth annual Project Kindness week event to promote mental health and wellness for high school students. Each day, Business Management classes hosted a variety of events to inspire...
Monday, May 7, 2018
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Two TDSB Teachers Win Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence

John Polanyi CI teacher Nicole Anthony and Central Toronto Academy teacher Rebecca (Beckie) DiLeo are two of twelve teachers across Canada, and two of just six Ontarians, to be recognized with the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching...
Thursday, May 3, 2018
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TDSB Furthers Commitment to Equity, Acceptance and Inclusion

A revised equity policy was recently approved by the Board of Trustees. The policy underscores the Board’s commitment to the elimination of institutional discrimination and the promotion of fairness, equity, acceptance and inclusion. The...
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
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May is Jewish Heritage Month at TDSB

In recognition of Jewish Heritage Month, the Jewish Heritage committee of the TDSB, in collaboration with the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies (FSWC), is pleased to make available for our grades 5 and 6 students the...
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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May is Asian Heritage Month at the TDSB

This year, TDSB celebrates Asian Heritage Month in May with the theme: “Let us surprise you. Learn who we are.” More than 40% of TDSB students identify as Asian and heritage months are a valuable opportunity to celebrate the many...
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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Statements on the Passing of TDSB Staff Member Renuka Amarasingha

“It is with heavy hearts that we are learning of the death of a TDSB staff member whose life was tragically cut short during Monday’s horrible events along Yonge Street. Renuka Amarasingha, a former TDSB adult student, was a Nutrition...
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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