Manny Figueiredo

• Hamilton’s public school board reveals TDSB executive as new director of education

  Sheryl Robinson Petrazzini joins the HWDSB from the Toronto District School Board where she served as an executive superintendent of education.

  Education

  Jul 7, 2022
  
• COVID-19: Hamilton school board execs ‘pleased’ there’s some transparency with absenteeism

  The HWDSB's director of education previously said COVID-19 case management in schools was simply not sustainable.

  Education

  Jan 12, 2022
  
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• Report on Black students’ experience of racism in Hamilton schools calls for action

  A months-long project exploring the experiences of Black students has found the vast majority of participants have reported experiencing racism in Hamilton schools.

  Education

  Nov 10, 2021
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• HWDSB director Figueiredo stepping down to become exec with Hamilton and area YMCA

  After six-plus years with the HWDSB, Manny Figueiredo is moving on to become president & CEO for the YMCA.

  Education

  Nov 8, 2021
• Hamilton’s public school board sets December date to update mandatory vaccine policy for staff

  The school boards executive director says a draft mandatory vaccination procedure is expected to be reviewed in December.

  Education

  Oct 28, 2021
• Hamilton’s public board asks education minister to reopen elementary schools for final week

  Ontario's education minister isn't yet revealing whether he will allow Hamilton elementary students to return to classrooms for the final week of school.

  Education

  Jun 10, 2021
• Hamilton public school board calls for education workers to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination

  Top officials with Hamilton's public school board are asking the city's public health unit to prioritize education workers in Hamilton schools for COVID-19 vaccinations.

  Health

  Apr 6, 2021
• 1 in 5 students at Hamilton public schools bullied on a regular basis, review finds

  Trustees with Hamilton's public school board will be discussing the recommendations of its bullying prevention and intervention panel, following the release of its final report.

  Jan 25, 2021
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• Hamilton school board’s bullying panel makes recommendations ahead of final report

  Prior to the pandemic, 60 per cent of students were bullied according to the panel.

  Education

  Dec 8, 2020
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• Hamilton’s school board delays final report from bullying review panel to 2021

  The HWDSB is expected to host additional consultations before completing a final report for January 2021.

  Education

  Nov 25, 2020