Education

Students can begin retrieving personal belongings from schools

Students will get one last look at their schools, if needed, as Trillium Lakelands District School Board moved to give… Continue reading “Students can begin retrieving personal belongings from schools”

Pinnguaq’s new resources can help with online learning

The Pinnguaq Association has been working to adapt their Makerspace courses and educational resources to an improved online platform. Recently,… Continue reading “Pinnguaq’s new resources can help with online learning”

Fleming College moves online; landlord worries about vacant rentals

Beginning Sept. 8, Fleming College in Lindsay and Peterborough will start its fall semester using online and alternative delivery methods…. Continue reading “Fleming College moves online; landlord worries about vacant rentals”

Uncertain future? IB program changing lives and communities for the better

Cost-cutting by the province is pushing Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) to consider dropping one of the very programs… Continue reading “Uncertain future? IB program changing lives and communities for the better”

Local high school teacher recognized for outstanding service to students

Every May, the Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) recognizes teaching excellence at a gala in Bracebridge. COVID-19 may have… Continue reading “Local high school teacher recognized for outstanding service to students”

School board trustee wonders why teachers are not priority for vaccines

TLDSB says long-term occasional teachers’ statuses won’t change

Larry Hope, director of education for the Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB), says the board will not be laying… Continue reading “TLDSB says long-term occasional teachers’ statuses won’t change”

Province announces provincial plan for distance learning

Few were surprised today when Premier Doug Ford announced that public schools in Ontario will be closed until at least… Continue reading “Province announces provincial plan for distance learning”