DCDSB

• Students in Durham Region help 3D print low-cost prosthetic hands

  Students in Pickering, Ont., have come together to help an international 3D-printing campaign. The initiative helps print low-cost prosthetic limbs for people around the world.

  Tech

  Jun 30, 2023
  
• Whitby, Ont. high school arts program getting noticed outside classroom

  First launched in 2018, the Arts and Media Program now includes about 750 students specializing in fields ranging from dance, to instrumental music, to visual and performance arts.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2021
  
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• Durham Region educators learning about cannabis use, destigmatization

  The training is available for educators within the Durham District School Board, the Durham Catholic District School Board, and the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2021
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• DCDSB developing policies to address workplace diversity and anti-Black racism

  The board says it will be presenting an anti-racism policy at an upcoming board policy meeting on March 8.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2021
• Durham Catholic students call for changes to uniform, including allowance of Black hair accessories

  The DCDSB student senate says students should be allowed to wear various items including bonnets, silk head scarves and durags. 

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2020
• Pickering school, Durham police investigating more offensive yearbook comments

  The Durham Catholic District School Board launched an investigation, in collaboration with Durham Regional Police, in response to at least one racist comment.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2020
• Pickering high school graduate’s yearbook tribute to grandmother replaced with racist caption

  Warning: This story contains racist language and references to racist social media posts. Discretion is advised. 

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2020
• Ontario school bus drivers concerned about new school year

  School bus drivers are still waiting to hear what their role will be when school resumes in September and the lack of certainty is causing concern.

  Education

  Aug 4, 2020
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• ‘They’re kids, they deserve everything’: Ajax realtor recognizes 2020 graduates with lawn signs

  An Ajax realtor has decided to mark the accomplishment of the class of 2020 with a gesture for the community to see.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2020
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• E-learning growing at the post-secondary level in Ontario: ‘Digital means makes sense’

  While the unions have opposed mandatory online learning for students, opinions continue to change at the post-secondary level.

  Education

  Mar 5, 2020