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R.H. Cornish Public School is celebrating the success of its school-wide Words Have Weight initiative , a year-long effort focused on helping students understand the impact of their words and the power they hold to build, uplift, and connect.
The initiative grew from the observations of staff who noticed that some students were attempting humour without fully recognizing its effect on peers. In response, the school’s Positive School Climate and Well-Being Committee...
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The provincial Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has released the 2024–2025 assessment results for Ontario schools. The Durham District School Board continues to see progress across several assessments, with strong results in the primary grades and continued areas for improvement, particularly in mathematics.
Key Highlights
Growth in several assessments: DDSB saw gains in Grade 3 Reading, Writing, and Mathematics; Grade 6 Reading and Writing;...
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A big part of health and safety in schools is air quality.
Between 2020 and 2023, a total of 40 ventilation projects have been completed to upgrade the air quality in DDSB schools and buildings. This school year, an additional 3 ventilation projects are planned or already in progress.
We have invested in upgraded filters for all of our ventilation systems. These upgraded filters are highly effective at removing a broad range of particles, including bacteria and even...
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At its November 17, 2025, annual Organizational meeting, the Durham District School Board (DDSB) Board of Trustees have re-elected Tracy Brown from Whitby as Chair of the Board for 2025-2026, through the final year of the current 2022-2026 term of the Board.
An advocate for inclusive education and student success, Trustee Brown was first elected in 2022 and is committed to fostering respectful, collaborative dialogue...
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Students participated in sessions to learn more about modern classrooms including how technology and artificial intelligence (AI) impact learning
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) welcomed hundreds of students and families to its Education Centre today for its first CTRL+ALT+EDUCATE event, drawing families from across the region to explore how technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are shaping modern learning.
The free event transformed the Education...
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