"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." Today honours the achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., who advocated the use of non-violent means to end racial segregation.

Since 2004, No Name-Calling Week has encouraged students, educators, and parents alike to actively commit to rallying against name-calling and bullying in schools. Let’s make TLDSB schools safe, bully-free zones of no name-calling!

Today, TLDSB celebrates Lincoln Alexander Day. The son of immigrants, Alexander became the first Black Member of Parliament, federal Cabinet Minister & Lt. Governor of Ontario and fought tirelessly for racial equity in Canada. Learn more: ow.ly/7ayP50UIyr4

Today is #BellLetsTalk Day, and we encourage the TLDSB community to join in on the conversations around #mentalhealth to help reduce the stigma and create real change. Mental health resources are available for students and families on the TLDSB website: tldsb.ca/mental-health-…

On January 24, #InternationalDayofEducation, let's celebrate education as a human right, a public good, and a global responsibility. At TLDSB, we continually strive for inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all. Learn more: ow.ly/S0yG50UIAFs #TLDSBlearns

Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent into heaven. There, God instructed Muhammad about the five daily prayers that all Muslims must observe. Best wishes to all who celebrate! #TLDSBfamily

January 27 is #FamilyLiteracyDay! Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity is crucial to children’s development, improving a child’s literacy skills dramatically. Find Family Literacy Day activities at ow.ly/BIXA50UMS7o #FLD2025 #TLDSBlearns #TLDSBreads

January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of the #Auschwitz concentration camp, is #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay. #DYK? If we held a minute of silence for every Jewish victim of the Holocaust, we would be silent for eleven and a half years. #WeRemember #TLDSBlearns

The Lunar New Year is largely a secular holiday, yet it includes rituals and traditions that derive from Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, as well as from ancient myths and folk religions. We wish a Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! #TLDSBfamily

On National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia, we honour the lives lost and those injured on this horrific day. We stand against Islamophobia in all its forms. Hate has no place here.

TLDSB celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth to recognize Black culture and Black Canadians past and present who contributed to the founding and growth of Canada. During the month, follow our social media channels for this year’s theme and some learning resources.

The Presentation of the Lord is a Christian festival honouring the presentation of Jesus at the Temple of Jerusalem, and Mary’s purification after his birth. Also known as Candlemas, it is tradition to celebrate with lighted candles, and to have candles blessed.

Today marks Vasant Panchami for Hindus around the world. During this spring festival, people honour Sarasvati, the goddess of wisdom, learning, and the arts by dressing in yellow and eating yellow foods and sweets. #TLDSBfamily

Today marks #Setsubun, the day before the start of spring for many Japanese people around the world. The most commonly performed Setsubun ritual is the throwing of roasted soybeans at home and during ceremonies at temples and shrines to drive out demons. #TLDSBfamily

The Haudenosaunee Midwinter Ceremony begins five days after the first new moon of the year. A time of gratitude for the gifts of the previous year and welcoming in a new year of hope and renewal, celebrations may last for several days. #TLDSBfamily TLDSB_FNIM

#WorldReadAloudDay celebrates the power of reading aloud to create community and amplify new stories, and to advocate for literacy as a foundational human right. TLDSB knows reading is better when we do it together! #TLDSBreads #TellEveryStory

This year’s #BlackHistoryMonth theme is “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations,” acknowledging the diversity of Black Canadians, the importance of Black leadership and the legacy being built for future generations. #BHM2025