Nancy Elgie

• York Region District School Board apologizes to parent after hearing on racism allegations

  The apology comes in the wake of two incidents of racism and Islamophobia, prompting the Ontario Ministry of Education to launch a review of the YRDSB and issue 26 recommendations to help address the issues and improve public confidence in the board.

  Education

  Jun 7, 2017
  
• York Region District School Board dismisses director of education after scathing report released

  J. Philip Parappally has been fired as the director of education for the York Region District School Board.

  Education

  Apr 19, 2017
  
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• Parents demand resignation of York district school trustee for uttering racial slur

  Parents of students attending York district schools are demanding the resignation of a town trustee for uttering a racial slur directed at a black mother last fall.

  Economy

  Jan 25, 2017
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• York school board launches investigation after alleged racial slur by trustee

  The York Region District School Board is facing yet another case of racism among its ranks after a trustee allegedly directed a slur at a black parent during a public meeting last month.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2016