School Board

• Protests clash over sexual orientation and gender identity school program in Kelowna

  The One Million March 4 Children was one of many across Canada on Saturday with large groups of people protesting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in schools (SOGI).

  Canada

  Oct 21
  
• TVDSB seeks public input on over $1.1B preliminary budget, large deficit predicted

  The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is already preparing for the fall with the unveiling of its preliminary budget for the upcoming school year.

  Education

  May 31
  
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• Brandon school board votes down LGBTQ2 book ban

  After a decisive vote Tuesday night, the Brandon School Division is keeping books with LGBTQ2 content in its libraries.

  Education

  May 24
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• B.C. school trustee shares story of son’s overdose death in powerful video

  Abbotsford school trustee Shirley Wilson lost her son Jacob on Nov. 11, 2021. He had been turned away twice from hospital in the 48 hours before he died.

  Health

  Apr 12
• Frustrated workers sound off over pace of London, Ont. school board talks

  The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 4222 and Local 7575 says the school board has spread out bargaining dates for months.

  Canada

  Mar 31
• Kingston, Ont. parents question the value of a fall break

  Parents around Kingston aren't enthusiastic about local school boards considering a fall break similar to March break. Available child care in a concern for many families.

  Education

  Mar 16
• Kingston family claims bureaucracy is denying children education program opportunity

  A Kingston family is frustrated that two of their children may miss out on a great learning opportunity because of school board bureaucracy.

  Education

  Feb 23
• Limestone District School Board considers introducing week-long fall break

  The Limestone District School board is looking at potential idea to start the school year early to allow for a week-long fall break, possibly following the 2023-2024 school year.

  Education

  Feb 16
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• Teen seeks apology after northern Ontario school board cancels visit from drag performers

  Mohamed, who is a member of the LGBTQ community, says he was told twice by board representatives that they felt the event would be "hypersexual."

  Education

  Feb 3
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• Kevin MacKenzie acclaimed as Peterborough Catholic school board chairperson

  First elected in the 2018 municipal election, Kevin MacKenzie has served four years on the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic District School Board.

  Education

  Nov 16, 2022