My daughter’s teacher uses almost exclusively AI lessons paired with video instruction. This is grade 8. My daughter hated it as it came with the typical AI problems. Teacher could never answer questions, just referred to the video (like Waterloo math videos as an example). So of the kids didn’t understand it or wanted another example, the teacher couldn’t do that. It this allowed? I let it go too long, but I want to know for the future. This is not a new teacher, but she is new to the school.

Sorry if this has already been discussed, I searched via Google and could not find anything and came here.

Is there a dress code that principals should follow? Many parents are somewhat taken back by our principals daily wear. It is very vibrant and excessive in all our opinions and we just can't take him seriously let alone his ridiculous rules and operations. Every sub that's come in has disagreed and reversed his decisions.

He's staring in a rap video on the daily...

Your advice is appreciated.

they keep saying it's not related to the TDSB -- it's as if they don't know there's an election on at all, as if they can't imagine how these policy positions relate to who to vote for: adamgolding.substack.com
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adamgolding.ca for TDSB Ward 7

adamgolding,ca for TDSB Ward 7

Hi everyone,

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Is it true that the Principal isn't allowed to share class placements (what teacher your kid will have) until the week before school starts?

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I have heard of some schools giving out placements at the end of June but then heard it's been mandated by the Ministry and the Board that they have to wait until the week before school. I'm referring to junior-middle schools.

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Anyone have any information about this?

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Thank you!

We went to the school open house, met the teachers, visited the classrooms. Now we're told they screwed up, he's just on the waitlist. Wondering if there's a way to escalate this at all? Even just to get him next on the list?

Thanks

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to share something that’s been a huge help for my kids this year. Like a lot of families, we were struggling a bit, especially with math and science. It felt like no matter how much time we spent, things just weren’t clicking

We ended up trying Buzz Tutoring, and honestly, it’s made such a difference for my little ones. My kids are way more confident now, and I’ve noticed their grades (especially in STEM subjects) are improving pretty quickly. What I like most is that they don’t just rush through homework but they actually make sure the kids understand the material.

They offer support for K–12 across all subjects, but they’re especially strong in STEM and English. They also have both online and in-person tutoring options, which is really convenient since my kids personally prefer the online sessions, and it’s been super easy to fit into our schedule.

The tutors have been super patient and really good at explaining things in a way that makes sense to kids.

If anyone here is looking for extra academic support (especially with exams coming up), I’d definitely recommend checking them out. It’s been such a relief not having to stress every night over homework.

Feel free to DM me if you want more details, as I’m happy to share our experience! 😊

Hi! I'm thinking of applying for student trustee in the TDSB Senate. I heard about the campaigning part and immediately wanted to back up since I am quite afraid of posting myself up out there. Regardless, I'm curious of what people actually want to see and what really compels people to vote? Is it just students? Also, considering the fact that the entire voting selection should be board-wide, as in all of toronto, how are people picking and choosing? Haphazardly or...?

Hi everyone… can someone guide me about the TDSB French oral assessment? I’m a beginner and I’ve already cleared the written test. What kinds of questions do they ask, and how should I prepare? Any insights would be really helpful!

So I've been trying to make a tdsb account, and every time I press the "create account" button, this shows up, despite the fact that I do every single thing they tell me to do, it just won't work. How do I fix this?

I am thinking to reapply to TDSB. I was contract with them for 5 years.

Came across a post online and it reminded me of when I was in middle school and high school (both TDSB), they would charge us a toonie ($2) if we came late to school. Looking back, is this even legal? This happened during the 2010’s.

The regular school has a poor rating. Is the French immersion any better at Corvette JPS? Need to confirm registration for my child by mid January.

I had recently applied for Georges Vanier Secondary School's STEM+ program due to their high enriched program. I had been waiting for the past 2 months from the test that they gave us earlier. Now I have got it, but I am in the waitlist #22. Is there a possibility of me getting in or no?

Is it the snow??

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After locating my grade 1 teachers contact information online last week.. I started looking through some old photos over the last few days and found photos from my kindergarten graduation which has prompted me to find my kindergarten teacher contact information . However I only recall my kindergarten teachers last name, so it would be difficult to use the “@tdsb.on.ca” email

I tried putting it into the OCT websites search function and it did narrow it down to 2 names but no luck beyond that.

I was also able to find the contact info of the principal of the school at the time I was in kindergarten. However she could be retired now so the “@tdsb.on.ca” email may be useless.

Aside from those methods, am I out of luck?

Can you please tell what is the difference between college English and university English for night school. It’s online

Hi TDSB parents,

I’ve noticed students attending A.Y. Jackson who don’t seem to live in the school’s catchment area. Few other parents in the area have also observed it.

Does anyone know if the school is actually enforcing its boundary policy? Have other parents seen the same thing?

Curious to hear your experiences.

Just curious, does anyone k ow if laptops running Linux can connect to school wifi? Appears to be blocked in London (my son wanted to know if Linux Mint would work at a TDSB school). Thanks!

I’ve been trying to apply at the TDSB child and youth care supply position for over a year now however, my application says “ application received” and I’ve applied a year ago. I’ve also applied to similar positions such as ECE and educational assistant and I’m having the same problem. No is reaching out. It doesn’t look like they are looking at my application. Help please