Posts Filed Under: Education

Historicist: The Toronto School of Medicine

Rival medical schools struggle to serve Toronto students.

By David Wencer Jan. 14th, 12:00 pm

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Why Some Toronto Schools Are Being Expanded While Others Are Closing

A handful of schools are being repaired with capital-projects funding.

By Meagan Gillmore Dec. 22nd, 2:30 pm

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Duly Quoted: Former TDSB Director Chris Spence, on the Fallout From His Plagiarism Scandal

The former education director asked for compassion.

By Torontoist Dec. 19th, 4:30 pm

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Why the First Nations School of Toronto is Moving to the Former Eastern Commerce Collegiate Site

The school will join the Aboriginal Education Centre, which moved to that location in the summer.

By Rhiannon Russell Dec. 15th, 11:00 am

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Six Things We Learned from Toronto’s Vital Signs Report

We delved into the annual update on the status of our city.

By Tricia Strachan Oct. 20th, 2:00 pm

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How Ryerson’s Queer Studies Course Could Transform Canadian Newsrooms

Young journalists get the LGBTQ lowdown.

By Al Donato Sep. 22nd, 3:00 pm

The TDSB’s Repair Backlog is the Result of Years of Underfunding

Its 588 schools require $3.4 billion in repairs.

By Rhiannon Russell Sep. 22nd, 2:00 pm

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Kids are Overheating in Toronto Schools, and it’s Ridiculous

Won't someone please think of the melting children?

By Torontoist Sep. 14th, 3:30 pm

What Toronto Can Learn About Youth Engagement from Vancouver

Vancouver’s CityStudio shows that municipal staff have lots to learn from students at local universities and colleges.

By Emily Macrae Sep. 13th, 9:00 am

Canadian Universities Still Aren’t Doing Enough for Sexual Assault Survivors

Nation-wide panel addresses the need for government policies.

By Paniz Khosroshahy (Guest Contributor) Aug. 5th, 11:45 am

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Duly Quoted: Paula Fletcher on her Opposition to Local Soccer Field Upgrades

The TCDSB gives a red card for NIMBYism.

By Torontoist May. 31st, 1:30 pm

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Torontoist vs. Torontoist in… Catholic School Funding

Almost 150 years later, is it time for Ontario's Catholic and public school boards to amalgamate? We debate the issue.

By Christopher Bird and Michael Coren Mar. 9th, 9:00 am

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Toronto District School Board Should Be Commended For All-Gender Bathrooms

The board will roll out gender-neutral bathrooms across all schools—and others could stand to follow its lead.

By Erica Lenti Feb. 24th, 11:00 am

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Public Works: The Solar-Powered Internetmobile

Philanthropists have brought digital education to remote communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Their method could help Toronto too.

By Peter Goffin Dec. 8th, 11:00 am

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Group Calls for De-Streaming Ontario High Schools

People for Education claims streaming limits the flexibility high school students need.

By Cathlin Sullivan Jul. 22nd, 1:15 pm

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Historicist: The White Torontonian’s Indian

The appropriation of aboriginal dress, history, and imagery, and the stereotypes associated with them.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 6th, 1:48 pm

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Torontoist Explains: Ontario’s Education Funding Formula

We walk through the complicated funding allocation for Ontario primary and secondary schools, and what that means for students.

By Patrick Metzger May. 4th, 11:00 am

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The Regent Park Education Program That’s Turning Heads

Over the past 15 years, the Regent Park–made Pathways to Education has been emulated across Canada, and a new U of T study measures its success.

By Catherine McIntyre Apr. 1st, 4:15 pm