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More than 600 parents attend anti-black racism seminar
Posted on March 15, 2021 by oshawaexpress in EDUCATION, NEWS
More than 600 parents recently attended a seminar on how to talk to children about anti-black racism.
The seminar, held by the Durham District School Board (DDSB) as part of the Parent Engagement Series, welcomed acclaimed public speaker, author, social media influencer, and parent Bee Quammie to speak with parents and guardians on how to talk to children about anti-black racism.
Quammie was joined by more than 640 people to watch the virtual event live as she guided participants through techniques and questions to ask when speaking about anti-black racism to children.
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DDSB announces 2021 Definitely Durham Hall of Fame inductees
Hockey legend Dale Hawerchuk and Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliott among recipients
Posted on March 3, 2021 by oshawaexpress in EDUCATION, NEWS
Oshawa hockey legend Dale Hawerchuk, who died at the age of 57 following an ongoing battle with cancer, has been inducted into the Durham District School Board’s 2021 Definitely Durham Hall of Fame.
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter
Former Oshawa hockey legend Dale Hawerchuk was one of four to be inducted into the Durham District School Board’s (DDSB) hall of fame.
The board announced four new inductees into the 2021 Definitely Durham Hall of Fame at its most recent board meeting. The inductees included Hawerchuk, who passed away in August 2020 after a battle with cancer, Ontario Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliott, songwriter Geoff Warburton, and Olympian and Pan American Games medalist Jessica Phoenix.
Asymptomatic testing starts for Durham school communities
Change in screening protocols may mean possible school closures: Director Marsh
Posted on March 3, 2021 by oshawaexpress in COVID-19, EDUCATION, NEWS
By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express/LJI Reporter
The first COVID-19 asymptomatic testing site for students, staff, and their families was held this past weekend with a turnout of more than 100 people.
In an update to the Durham District School Board (DDSB) Standing Committee Monday night, Director of Education Norah Marsh says as part of the province’s plan for more asymptomatic testing in schools, the board is working with the Ministry of Education, Durham Region Health Department, and the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) for the testing within Durham Region.