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The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Norah Marsh to the position of Associate Director, Academic Services. 
Norah is a highly respected leader in public education with a lengthy track record of leadership, collaboration, and leveraging growth opportunities. This appointment is effective November 18, 2019. 
Most recently, Norah was the Chief Executive Officer at the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO),...
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Donna Edwards is named 2019 Female Coach of the Year by Special Olympics Ontario
On October 24, Durham District School Board (DDSB) Trustee for the Town of Ajax (Ward 3) Donna Edwards was in Toronto receiving an award for 2019 Female Coach of the Year from Special Olympics Ontario (SOO). 
The Special Olympics have been a big part of Edwards’ family life for many years. Her daughter Victoria has down syndrome and they enrolled her in a sports program that would...
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Students gather to brainstorm and bring eco-initiatives back to their schools
“I hope this is the beginning of something that can be yearly, and I’m excited to see what these kids come up with,” says Lauri Geuzebroek, EcoSchools Facilitator at the Durham District School Board (DDSB) and organizer of the Elementary Eco Summit.
On October 21 st , students from 22 DDSB schools gathered at the Durham Forest Environmental Education Centre in Uxbridge to...
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The Durham District School Board (DDSB) Elementary Eco Summit is a chance for Eco School team leaders to come together and hear about exciting initiatives they can take back to their schools. Students will hear from secondary students who are also Eco School team leaders. They will discuss the eco-programs they have implemented and had success with in their schools. 
Students will also receive information and materials about climate change and the problem with plastics.
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Join us at G.L. Roberts CVI on November 4 th , where barbers will share, inspire, and Ignite Learning with students and members of the haircare industry. The event will include presentations and demonstrations from industry leaders. 
This is a free event and seating is limited. Interested students, teachers, industry members, and school/community partners can sign up here: https://sites.google.com/ddsb.ca/aboutthatcut2019 .
Showcase & Conference
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