Category: York Catholic District School Board

Ontario Education Minister Urges Schools to Celebrate Pride Month After Board Votes Against Flying Flag

May 31, 2023
CanadaStephen LecceWorldYork Catholic District School Board
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Following controversy at York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), which recently decided not to fly the pride flag for Pride Month in June, education minister Stephen Lecce has issued a memo saying “it is incumbent on all school boards” to ensure LGBTQ students feel supported. “That includes celebrating Pride in a constructive, positive and meaningful…

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Parents Push Back on Pride Month in Ontario Schools

May 30, 2023
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The recent decision by a Catholic school board in Ontario’s York Region not to fly the pride flag during Pride Month in June is emblematic of a province-wide call to halt flag-raisings and other events expected in schools throughout the month. Many parents are looking at pulling their children out of school during such events….

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Pride Flag Opposition Erupts in Ontario Catholic School Board

April 27, 2023
CanadaLGBTQprideWorldYork Catholic District School Board
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A large group of parents concerned that flying a pride flag doesn’t fit with Catholic values attended a recent York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) meeting on the matter April 25. The police were called as tensions escalated, and it’s not the first time LGBTQ-related discussions have sparked such conflict at the board’s meetings. Some…

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