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All DDSB schools are closed to in-person learning on Monday, April 19. Remote learning will be in effect.  For more information, please review a more detailed message on our website .

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Earlier today, the Government of Ontario, on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health announced that all schools in Ontario will be closed to in-person learning after the April break due to the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases, the increasing risks posed to the public by COVID-19 variants, and the massive spike in hospital admissions. We will be notifying families of an official return date once it is announced by the Ministry of Education.
This means that students...
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Administrator and song writer composes a song to help students follow health and safety regulations
Since March 2020 the world has been coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, including Durham District School Board (DDSB) schools, families and staff. DDSB@Home Secondary Vice Principal Shaundell Parris, was inspired to write and produce a song to help students to follow the new health and safety regulations and stay safe.
“There were lots of signage and sanitizers in...
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Students, staff and families celebrate Black Excellence and learn about anti-Black racism
Black History Month was celebrated differently at the Durham District School Board (DDSB) this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while leveraging digital tools to increase community engagement and reach. The pandemic created the opportunity to host one of the largest online events in recent memory through the Parent Engagement Series “How to Talk to Your Children about Anti-Black...
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Over 600 Parents & Guardians Attend Seminar on  ‘How to Talk to Your Children about Anti-Black Racism’
On Wednesday, February 24, the Durham District School Board (DDSB) welcomed acclaimed public speaker, author, social media influencer, and parent Bee Quammie to speak with parents/guardians on “ How to Talk to Your Children about Anti-Black Racism ” as part of the DDSB’s ongoing Parent Engagement Series. 
Ms. Quammie was...
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