Toronto District School Board ( TDSB ) Trustee
Moving Toronto Schools Forward
We live in a first-world country and certainly, our education system should reflect that. For us to remain a first-world country, we need to have a first-class education system. When we build and maintain a solid foundation for our education infrastructure, we are building a better country and a better quality of life for ourselves. Government, boards of education, community and staff must work hand in hand to reach that goal. We need to develop our communication, tolerance and be open to ideas of others build a better and stronger education system.
Some of the major issues that need to be addressed urgently are:
Major Issues That Need Urgent Attention
Mental Health
Children must be able to get the right support & resources that are needed for them to succeed. Help should be extended to the families as well. For it to work, the approach must be professional and holistic, and both must be given a fair chance.
Children must have positive feedback. We should eliminate the negative connotation around mental health. Mental health hotlines should be utilized, and kids should be encouraged to use them.
Adequate and Resilient Resources for Students, Family & Staff
We must have resilient and adequate resources for students, family & staff.
Keeping Kids at School While Ensuring Their Health and Safety
We want to keep kids at school while ensuring their health and safety.
Greater Accountability to Parents, Students & Community
We need to ensure that there is greater accountability to parents, students and the community through transparent, proactive, responsible and reliable leadership that provides the necessary supervision and guidance.
Improve Physical School Infrastructure
We must improve the physical infrastructure of our schools, including addressing the need for proper and modern HVAC systems and proper ventilation.
Achievement and Student Success
Achievement and student success are the main goals.