Happy hour of code week! Learning to code in a Lunch and Learn SenecaTrail P.S with DDSB STEM to support instruction and assessment for the 2020 Mathematics curriculum.

The work doesn’t stop here. 1 text doesn't solve the challenges of oppression. With a critically conscious lens, and with equity always at our forefront, this book talk done by DDSB K-8 Literacy/Numeracy Team and DDSBSocials1-12 highlights the book Something Happened in Our Town Equity_DDSB DurhamDSB

Celebrating Black Voices and Black Excellence is not limited to the month of February. The work continues one conversation at a time. This book talk by DDSB K-8 Literacy/Numeracy Team and Vimy Ridge PS‘s VP Amanda Henry-Balcombe highlights the book Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o DurhamDSB Equity_DDSB WellBeingDDSB

professionallearning.ddsb.ca/d2l/le/lessons… to access the whole video!

Our Activating Student Success Awards applications are now open! These awards are open to students of the Black Diaspora currently enrolled in DDSB. Applications close April 9th, 2021 at 11:59pm EST. dben.org/awards Thank you to DurhamDSB and our community sponsors!

We have been providing Curriculum Currents each week to share resources and tips to support programming. These communications have now been collated and are available to access on the DDSB@Home Professional Learning Commons. DurhamDSB bit.ly/DDSBhomellc Jack Nigro

Sample Learning Cycles are available with ready-to-teach material! tinyurl.com/s5ny74uf DurhamDSB DDSB 7-12Math Jack Nigro Education Ontario

March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. DDSB K-8 Literacy/Numeracy Team and Bolton C. Falby P.S. come together to talk about the book “My Friend Isabelle”, a child with Down syndrome, to inspire us all to celebrate differences. Click for full video: tinyurl.com/wh2wyn5r Jack Nigro Inclusive Student Services Durham DSB Equity_DDSB

Mar. 21 is Int'l Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination. @DDSBatHomeFI & DDSB K-8 Literacy/Numeracy Team discuss the text 'Meet Willie O’Ree' to celebrate the excellence of this Black Cdn hero and challenge preconceived biases associated with race and sports. Jack Nigro DurhamDSB Equity_DDSB

April is recognized as #SikhHeritageMonth. We honour and celebrate the identity and contributions of Sikh Canadians. Our members have put together a new collection of books on Sora. DurhamDSB educators be sure to check them out Equity_DDSB #crrp #identity

Wishing everyone celebrating the Spring festival a Happy Baisakhi/Vaisakhi. #SikhHeritageMonth DurhamDSB

Coming soon....Family night with DENSA - live virtual events for the entire family. Stay tuned!!! Durham District School Board (DDSB) Parents DurhamDSB #virtualevents #parentengagement #studentengagement

Today and everyday, is a time to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada

The DDSB stands with 2SLGBTQ+ people. We see you. You matter. #Pride2021

A Lion’s Mane, by Durham author & publisher, Navjot Kaur @Saffronpress explores human difference with a powerful question, “Do you know who I am?”. Using the metaphor of a lion’s mane, the journey of a child’s self- discovery is narrated. ESL_DDSB Jack Nigro Equity_DDSB

Today in history, the Stonewall riots began. These riots, sparked by discrimination, have served as a catalyst for LGBTQ rights around the world.

Staff engaged in learning related to our Human Rights inquiry about intersectionality of identity and critically selecting texts. Thanks Ms. Gohill

Thanks Ms. Gohill for the awesome coding lunch n learn for staff today! #stem #coding

Thank you Ms. Gohill for sharing your story with our Student Equity Book Club. Your vulnerability allowed our students to feel comfortable to share connections to their own story and their family stories. Equity_DDSB DDSB K-8 Literacy/Numeracy Team

In recognition of #SikhHeritageMonth all Durham District School Board (DDSB) students & families are invited to attend a live book reading by Dr.Simran Jeet Singh on April 20 at 5:30 pm. Register at forms.gle/anz29N3tjd4y4y… Equity_DDSB Parents DurhamDSB