Dawn Danko

• Hamilton school board ‘cautiously optimistic’ there’s enough bus drivers for school start-up

  Hamilton Wentworth District School board chair Dawn Danko says early signs show that there will be enough drivers to handle bus routes in September.

  Education

  Aug 21, 2023
  
• Using empty school to alleviate encampment issues not feasible, says Hamilton chair

  The HWDSB says water and structural issues are the reason Sir John McDonald High School can't be used as a temporary shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Hamilton.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
  
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• Hamilton’s public board to stop naming schools after people, will review existing labels

  A new policy, which underwent public consultation last fall, is set to limit future naming options to locations, landmarks and natural features.

  Education

  Apr 25, 2023
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• Announced Ontario education funding not ‘necessarily new money’: Hamilton board chair

  Hamilton's public school board chairs revealed their initial thoughts on the Ford government's recent education funding announcement and the plan to convert underutilized schools.

  Education

  Apr 18, 2023
• Temporary mask policy set to start Monday at Hamilton public schools

  In a note to parents and guardians, the HWDSB outlined the 'temporary' policy that will be in place for several weeks and includes an easy opt-out option.

  Education

  Dec 9, 2022
• Temporary indoor mask policy for Hamilton public schools expected to be in effect for a few weeks

  Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) trustees passed a temporary, indoor masking requirement for all schools on Monday with an easy opt-out option.

  Education

  Dec 7, 2022
• Hamilton’s public schools will close to students if education workers walk out Monday

  Hamilton's two largest school boards say they will close to in-person learning should CUPE caretakers and maintenance workers strike on Monday.

  Education

  Nov 17, 2022
• Hamilton, Niagara boards confirm schools will open Tuesday with CUPE members returning

  Both of Hamilton's public school boards closed Monday amid a CUPE education workers strike they say compromises the safety of students and staff.

  Education

  Nov 7, 2022
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• Hamilton’s public schools open, Catholic schools closed with education workers off the job

  A number of school boards in Hamilton, Halton and Niagara Region have taken different operating stances amid a Nov. 4 work stoppage by CUPE educational support workers.

  Education

  Nov 3, 2022
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• Hamilton’s Catholic school board to close should CUPE strike, public board to stay open

  Hamilton's largest two school board are taking different measures to deal with a potential strike of about 55,000 education workers across Ontario in Friday.

  Education

  Nov 1, 2022