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  TORONTO -- Several Ontario school boards said Wednesday that they would be able to resume in-person learning with a few days notice if the government decides to send students back to classrooms for the last month of the academic year. Pediatric hospitals and doctors have been calling on the government to immediately reopen schools amid a decline in cases, saying in-person learning is crucial to childrens well-being. The provinces top doctor said Tuesday that hed like to see schools reope...

Article content Mere hours after a Toronto Sun story appeared decrying a virulent 51-page anti-Israel manual sent out to teachers by Javier Davila, a student equity program advisor with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), a petition was posted demanding justice for “anti-oppressive educators” like him who “demonstrate a commitment to decolonization.” The four-page petition, still online and signed by at least 1,600 teachers and activists so far, demands that TDSB officials “not...

York Memorial students speak out against potential 3rd move since fire destroyed school Students of York Memorial Collegiate Institute have had to move twice since their high school was destroyed by fire two years ago. Theyre upset that the Toronto District School Board is considering moving them a third time. Social Sharing

Stay in the loop Sign up for our free email newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime or contact us for details. A Toronto school is looking for a fresh start with a new name after a troubling anti-Black racist incident last year. The name change will be "a fresh start" after devastating challenges over the past year –  including anti-Black racism, and the Covid-19 pandemic, the renaming request notes. The school was founded in Parkdale in 1887, and now serves over 700 students coming from ...

Posted: May 14, 2021 10:15 PM ET | Last Updated: May 15 Some students are fighting against the return of the quadmester learning model next year at the Toronto District School Board. They say the condensed schedules are leading to mental health issues and information overload for students.(Evan Mitsui/CBC)

Posted: May 13, 2021 9:43 PM ET | Last Updated: May 14 The Ontario government says virtual learning will remain in place until a consensus can be reached with public health units, teachers unions and health officials on reopening schools safely. (Evan Mitsui/CBC) The province says virtual learning will remain in place until it can reach a consensus with public health units, teachers unions and health officials on reopening schools safely — even though Ontarios COVID-19 case counts are tr...

Alternative high school community concerned over TDSB teaching staff cuts Maggie Alexander says she wouldnt be where she is now without the teachers at her alternative high school. But the Toronto District School Board is planning on cutting nine teaching positions in the next school year, and Alexander is scared for her future.  Social Sharing

Parents push for construction to begin on stalled school playground in Junction Triangle Toronto parents who have raised over $300,000 for a new school yard used by two elementary schools are pushing for construction on the stalled project to begin again now that students are learning remotely and the yard is empty. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: May 10, 2021 8:19 PM ET | Last Updated: May 11 Neighbourhood parents have been advocating for a school yard upgrade in the Junction Triangl...

City manager condemns TDSBs decision to file $90M lawsuit over York Memorial Collegiate fire Toronto’s city manager is condemning the move by the Toronto District School Board to sue the city, fire department, police services board and the Ontario Fire Marshall for $90 million over a fire that destroyed York Memorial Collegiate Institute. Social Sharing

Emergency crews were called to the school for a two-alarm fire around 2:15 p.m. on May 6, 2019 and found flames visible from the second floor.