Toronto District School Board

• TDSB votes in favour of making admissions process to specialized programs based on ‘interest’

  The TDSB has voted in favour of changing its acceptance process to specialized programs and schools to an 'interest' based application over an ability-based one.

  Education

  May 26
  
• Education workers’ union warns of cuts to lunchroom supervisors in Toronto schools

  The Toronto Education Workers union said it expected to see Toronto District School Board dramatically cut the number of lunchtime monitors it employs next year.

  Education

  May 24
  
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• Toronto school board calls on Ontario parties to commit to education ahead of election

  In an open letter, Alexander Brown, chair of the Toronto District School board, said the school board was projecting a deficit for the end of the 2022-2023 year.

  Education

  May 18
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• Student taken to hospital after shooting at Toronto high school: TDSB

  A student has been transported to hospital after a shooting at a high school in Toronto, a spokesperson for the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) says.

  Crime

  May 12
• School bus company, union reach tentative agreement to avoid strike

  The strike was set to take begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday if an agreement was not reached.

  Education

  May 4
• TDSB to change process for admissions to specialized programs, schools based on ‘interest’

  The TDSB report says admissions will move away from demonstrated strength and/or ability and will prioritize a student’s interest in a particular program or school.

  Education

  May 3
• Strike action threatened by 500 Toronto school bus drivers

  Drivers at Stock Transportation voted to support strike action if the company is unable to reach a tentative agreement by 12:01 a.m. on May 6.

  Education

  Apr 27
• Toronto teacher under investigation after sending controversial mask message to students

  The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) said the teacher shared a message did "not represent the guidance" shared by the school board or province.

  Education

  Apr 19
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• Toronto school board pledges to notify ‘entire school community’ about COVID-19 cases

  The TDSB said the move would provide a 'more comprehensive picture' of the pandemic in schools and will continue until the end of this school year.

  Education

  Apr 4
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• Toronto school board chair seeks help with ‘concerning decline’ in student mental health

  Alexander Brown, chair of the Toronto District School Board, wrote a letter addressed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor John Tory. 

  Education

  Mar 29