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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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DDSB Recognizes Hindu Heritage Month with System-Wide Celebrations Promoting Community, Culture, and Belonging  
Throughout the month of November, the Durham District School Board (DDSB) proudly recognized Hindu Heritage Month through a series of community-facing events that celebrated Hindu culture, traditions, and contributions, while fostering connection, learning, and belonging across the Durham Region.
Led by the Durham Educators Network...
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The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is committed to helping students transition successfully from Grade 8 to Grade 9 and beyond. Recognizing that education shapes life opportunities, we’ve introduced a system-wide approach to intentional planning for secondary school success. Programs like " 30 Credits My Way " are designed to support students in staying on track to graduate on time while achieving their academic and personal goals.
To help students and families...
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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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