Category: Education Advocate
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Ontario Student Records: What Parents Can See, Request and Correct
Learn how to inspect an Ontario Student Record, request other school records and address errors, with current YCDSB contacts and Ontario privacy guidance.
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A Decade of Service: My Work with the Toronto Cathay Lions Club
What Yan Zhou learned through approximately ten years of service as Membership Chair, Vice-President, Webmaster and Director.
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Children’s Liturgy at Blessed Frédéric Ozanam Parish: What I Learned
How volunteering in Children’s Liturgy taught Yan Zhou about age-appropriate faith formation, listening and belonging.
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What I Bring as Founding President of ACE Ontario
How founding ACE Ontario shaped Yan Zhou’s approach to civic education, youth participation and sustainable community leadership.
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Stewardship and Gifted Education: My Work as ABC Ontario Treasurer
How Yan Zhou connects responsible financial stewardship with practical support for gifted and twice-exceptional learners.
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Supporting Markham Stouffville Hospital: Community Service in Action
Yan Zhou’s support for Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation through donations, outreach and PPE connections during COVID-19.
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Honoured to Receive the Canada Strong Medal in July 2026
Yan Zhou reflects on receiving the Canada Strong Medal in July 2026 and the community service behind the recognition.
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Parent-Teacher Conference Guide for YCDSB Families
Use a short parent-teacher conference to understand your child’s learning, confidence, relationships and next steps.
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Ontario Split-Grade Classrooms: A Parent Guide
A balanced Ontario parent guide to combined and split-grade classrooms, including curriculum expectations, placement questions and signs a child needs support.
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How to Be a Great Education Advocate: A Guide for Parents
A practical parent guide to credible education advocacy using evidence, clear authority, feasible proposals, privacy and measurable results.