In today’s episode we are joined by members from the Educators for Students of South Asian Heritage (ESSAH). The podcast highlights the importance of celebrating South Asian Heritage Month and the need for identity-affirming spaces for students, staff, and families. Members delve into the lived experiences of South Asians, and talk about the need to create spaces where students and staff can feel safe sharing their identities, and so much more.

Welcome to Tune In YRDSB's sub-series SHINE. In this series, we will celebrate Black excellence in its many forms.

Today's episode features Associate Director of Education, Equitable Outcomes & Schools, Cecil Roach and Principal of YRDSB’s Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy, Darcie Sutherland, hosted by Mawuli Chai.

Welcome back to our Monthly Wrap-Up and Calendaring Report!

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s  been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming month.

This episode is being released on Trans Day of Visibility. In the episode, Community Care Team School Social Workers provide some basic knowledge for listeners about diversity in identity. They dispel myths, and share considerations in supporting 2SLGBTQI+ students in schools and communities. 

Welcome back to our Monthly Wrap-Up and Calendaring Report!

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s  been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming month.

In today’s episode we are joined by Jonathan Lewis - Coordinator of the K-12 Engagement Platform and 3 Digital Literacy Consultants, Alison MacPherson, Stephanie Weyrich & Sultan Rana of the Digital Literacy Team, as they discuss digital tools, the digital environment, how learning environment has changed over the past few years, the shifts in education and so much more!

In today’s episode we are joined by Annette Oliver - Vice Principal of Continuing Education Services, Michael Grieve - Principal of Continuing Education Services, John Teolis - Teacher at Adult Day School, Camilline Tayag - Student at Adult Day School and Rahul Rashad Deen - Student at Adult Day School, as they discuss the various adult programs offered through the YRDSB, the benefits it provides to students, some commonly asked questions, where to go for more information, and so much more!

Welcome back to our Monthly Wrap-Up and Calendaring Report!

Each month, we will give you a quick update on what’s  been happening around the board, and what we have to look forward to in the coming month. 

In today’s episode we are joined by Janani Pathy, Principal of Curriculum & Instructional Services, Suganja Sinnathamby, Secondary Teacher at Maple High School, Jananthini Sivabasgaran, Secondary Teacher at Bill Hogarth Secondary School and Dhooshiv Thurairajasingham, Elementary School Teacher at Legacy Public School as they discuss ways to help to create learning and working environments that affirm Tamil identity, share more information about the Educators for Tamil Student Success, the variety of ways YRDSB has recognized Tamil Heritage month and much more!

We also had an opportunity to hear from many Tamil students in the YRDSB and a member from the community!

In today’s episode we are joined by Principal of Student Services, Stephen Hopkins, Coordinator of Student Services, Cindy Thomas, and Regional Special Education Consultant, Kyle Gulab, as they discuss Special Education, how students are identified, the IPRC process, what is an IEP, what supports are in place for students and families, where to go with questions and so much more!

We also had an opportunity to hear from Grade 9 Student, Ethan from Thornlea Secondary School and Grade 8 Student Olivia from German Mills Public School as they reflect on how an IEP has been beneficial for them in the school system.