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3 days ago

In Durham Region schools, chronic absenteeism is on the rise. Is poor mental health to blame? | CBC News

Chronic absenteeism in Durham District School Board has surged 75% in elementary and 52% in secondary schools since 2018-19, with unexcused absences and illness-related absences rising sharply despite modest enrollment growth.
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4 months ago

Ontario education minister urges schools to restore cancelled proms | CBC News

Education Minister Paul Calandra says if an Ontario school board doesn't restore prom plans for three of its high schools that cancelled them, he will step in and do it. Three schools in the Durham District School Board decided to cancel the traditional event due to what the principals called growing liabilities and risks connected to school-run proms. Students reacted with anger and disappointment that they would not be able to celebrate in the way so many other students have
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4 months ago

Board asks 3 Durham schools to 'pause' prom cancellation after student protest | CBC News

Three DDSB high schools paused prom cancellations after student protests; the board requested community consultation while schools consider inclusive, safe, and dignified year‑end events.
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