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Support Yan Zhou for YCDSB Trustee in Markham Area 2
Thank you for your interest in supporting my campaign for YCDSB Trustee in Markham Area 2, representing Markham Wards 4, 5, 7, and 8. I am running because I believe Catholic school families deserve strong local representation, clear communication, responsible decision-making, and practical support for students and school communities. This campaign is about listening to families, supporting…
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What Is Markham Area 2? A Parent-Friendly Guide for YCDSB Families
Many parents know which school their child attends, but they may not know which school board trustee area they live in. That is understandable. Trustee areas are not always easy to understand, and school board elections often receive less attention than mayor, councillor, provincial, or federal elections. For families in the York Catholic District School…
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What Does a YCDSB Trustee Do? A Parent-Friendly Guide for Markham Families
When parents think about school, we usually think about what happens closest to our children: the classroom, the teacher, the principal, school communication, homework, report cards, special education support, school events, lunch programs, and whether our child feels safe and supported each day. Most parents do not spend a lot of time thinking about school…
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Why Local Representation Matters for Markham Catholic School Families
Markham is a diverse, growing, and highly engaged community. Families here care deeply about education, student support, school communication, academic opportunities, Catholic values, and the future of our children. For many parents, school is not just a place where children learn reading, writing, math, science, and religion. It is also where children build friendships, develop…
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Community Involvement and Service: Yan Zhou’s Work with Families, Youth, and School Communities
Before I became a candidate for YCDSB Trustee, my community involvement started in a much simpler way: by volunteering, helping where I could, and trying to bring people together around local issues. Over the years, I have been grateful to take part in different community initiatives connected to education, youth engagement, civic participation, family support,…
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Yan Zhou Announces Candidacy for YCDSB Trustee in Markham Area 2
I am grateful to share that I have officially registered as a candidate for York Catholic District School Board Trustee for Markham Area 2, which includes Markham Wards 4, 5, 7, and 8. This decision comes from who I am as a parent, community volunteer, and someone who has spent time listening to families and learning from…
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YCDSB PACE Program 是什麼？資優班／「天才班」家長完整指南｜Markham 家長必讀
對不少 Markham 家長來說，YCDSB 的 PACE Program 是近年愈來愈多人關注的資優教育選項。華人家長有時會直接把它叫做 「天才班」，但在教育語境上，較準確的說法其實是 資優班 或 Gifted Program。 我最近參加了 YCDSB 的 PACE Information Night，再配合 YCDSB 官方資料，整理了這篇較完整的中文家長指南，希望幫助正在了解 PACE Program、資優班、Gifted Pathway 的 Markham 家長，更清楚掌握： 一、甚麼是 YCDSB PACE Program？ PACE 的全名是 Program for Academic and Creative Extension。 這是 YCDSB 為 被正式識別為 Gifted（資優） 的學生而設的課程。很多家長會把它理解為「天才班」，但它並不是單純提早學高年級內容，也不是不停加功課。 在 PACE 資訊講座中，講者多次強調一個核心概念： 不是 fast-tracked，不是更多功課，而是更深度的學習。 換句話說，PACE 的重點是： 對一些在普通班常常覺得「太容易」或「完成得太快」的學生來說，PACE 的價值就在於它提供了 更有挑戰性、但同時更有意義的學習方式。 二、PACE Program 從哪一級開始？ 根據 YCDSB 官方流程，Gifted screening 一般在 Grade 4 進行，而成功通過識別和 placement 的學生，通常會在 Grade…
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Ontario’s $750 Classroom Supply Credit for Elementary Homeroom Teachers: Helpful, But Still Not Enough for Many Classrooms
The Government of Ontario recently announced a $750 classroom supply credit for elementary homeroom teachers, intended to help educators cover the cost of materials they often purchase out of their own pockets. The announcement recognizes a reality many parents may not see: teachers frequently spend their own money to make sure students have the supplies…
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Ontario Places York Catholic District School Board Under Supervision: What Parents Need to Know (2026 Update)
Published: March 5, 2026 Today, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced that the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) will be placed under provincial supervision. In a letter addressed to parents, guardians, and caregivers, Ontario’s Minister of Education explained that the decision was made after reviewing the board’s financial situation and governance challenges over the…
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YCDSB PACE Program Guide: What Parents Should Know After Attending a PACE Information Night
Recently, I attended a PACE (Program for Academic and Creative Extension) Information Night hosted by the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB). As a parent in Markham, I wanted to better understand how the board supports students who benefit from additional academic challenges. Many families in Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan have questions about the YCDSB PACE gifted program, including…