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Director of Education Krishna Burra of the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) held a brief press conference online Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, to discuss the return to in-person learning on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. “We are certainly looking forward to welcoming students back to schools early next week,” said Burra,
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Over the last year, the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has been actively involved in assessing and addressing the concerns of 2SLGBTQ+ children more comprehensively, creating practical plans, and advocating change. Measures like hiring Equity Consultants, creating a Staff Network — a collective of approximately 46 educators to build support
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The Ontario government is providing all students across the province with a five-pack of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) for use over the December break, “to add an additional layer of protection over the holiday period and as students return to school in January,” according to the province. However, RATs will
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As a community, we must do our utmost to ensure our schools remain safe and open.” — Krisha Burra, LDSB Director of Education *CORRECTION: This article states that “Patty Gollogly, Associate Superintendent of Education, said KFL&A Public Health reported 76 per cent of eligible students have had the first dose
Read more On Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, Krishna Burra, Director of Education for the Limestone District School Board provided a return to school update through a letter to families in the school board: Dear families, I am writing to provide you with an update on the Limestone District School Board’s continued planning for
Read more As Kingston students complete the seventh week of the 2020-2021, Limestone District School Board (LDSB) is providing a chance to revisit their choice between in-person or virtual learning. “Students and teachers have done an amazing job of adapting to the new routines and health and safety procedures,” said LDSB. In
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The following is a submitted letter to the editor. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Kingstonist. Director Burra and Trustees, I wanted to take a few moments to thank all Trustees, student Trustees, Director Burra and Senior Staff at Limestone District School Board (LDSB) for
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Local school boards have learned of a last-minute, major change to the secondary school calendar. According to a communication from the Ministry of Education sent Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, the province has revoked approval for quadmestering in high schools in non-designated boards. The Ministry is now asking boards to implement
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Kingston’s two largest school boards report that 90 per cent of their students will return for in-class learning this fall. Combined, Limestone District School Board (LDSB) and Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) serve more than 30,0000 students in the Kingston area. Both boards issued online surveys to
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Following a special meeting of the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, The Kingstonist interviewed Board Director Krishna Burra. The interview took place on a packed news day, with two other major developments in Ontario education on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. In the early afternoon, Ontario’s
Read more Limestone District School Board, the largest of four Kingston-area boards, is finalizing its reopening plans as September draws near. “We anticipate additional information coming our way next week from our medical health partners,” said Jane Douglas-Charanduk, Communications Specialist for LDSB. “By then, we may be able to provide an update
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On Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, Krishna Burra will begin his appointment as Director of Education for the Limestone District School Board (LDSB). “On behalf of the Trustees of the Limestone District School Board, I am pleased to welcome Mr. Burra as our new Director of Education,” Limestone District School Board
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