Schools
Farewell from Gerri Gershon
It’s hard to explain what an honour and absolute pleasure it has been representing the Leaside community on the Toronto District School Board. After 33 years of being a school trustee – and loving it …more
Articles by Gerri Gershon
Schools
Opening the channels of communication with the TDSB
When I first became a Trustee on the Toronto District School Board you couldn’t find a school’s phone number without looking up the local government section of the phone book. (Remember those ancient books?) It’s …more
Schools
Education Development Charges: Can they assist the TDSB?
When the LRT and new condos are completed along Eglinton there won’t be space in our neighbourhood Leaside schools for hundreds of new students. The TDSB may have no other option but to bus these …more
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Welcoming the holiday season at our schools
In December, Toronto stores are filled with music, bright lights decorate homes, and our schools welcome the holiday season…Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah. We get ready to bid goodbye to 2017 and greet 2018. The TDSB …more
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LHS works to make the transition to Grade 9 easier
Transitions can be difficult and stressful. Do you remember how you felt when you began a new job or moved to a new home? Leaside students, moving from middle school to high school, can also …more
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Leaside students, get ready for a revolution in education!
I love the first day of school! It’s a joyous event and full of promise. Yes, there is the occasional tear, but during those first days, the anticipation of the coming year is palpable and …more
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Bits and bites about our Leaside schools
Principals Mike Kennedy at Rolph PS and David Ehrlich at Northlea EMS are moving to new schools in the TDSB. Thank you Mike and David for your contributions to our schools. I would like to …more
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Many paths to education
Not all students follow a similar path in school. Students who have behavioural, communication, intellectual, physical or multiple exceptionalities may require special education programs and/or services to benefit fully from their school experience. Special education …more
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Just the facts – NO alternative facts
When Swedish statistician Hans Rosling died recently, the world lost an incredible communicator – someone who brought to life the concept that decisions should not be based on hunch or instinct but on the facts. …more
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TDSB Bits and Bites
Did you know? • In 2016 the TDSB celebrated an all-time high graduation rate of 85%! • This past year the TDSB opened our classrooms to more than 600 newly arrived Syrian children and youth. …more