Welcome to Tune In YRDSB. Tune In YRDSB is the first podcast of its kind in Ontario. Here we will explore a wide range of topics related to education in York Region and beyond. We look forward to inspiring learning through storytelling. *Episode transcripts are available upon request. Please email communication.services@yrdsb.ca to request a transcript.*
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In this insightful episode of the podcast, host Jenni Kilgour, Transition Navigator with YRDSB, sits down with two university students and YRDSB alumni, Daniel and Thalia, to discuss the realities of transitioning from high school to post-secondary education with a disability. Both guests share their personal journeys, offering an invaluable road-map for students navigating academic…
In this second episode of our two-part series for Museum Month, Tune In YRDSB goes live on location to Mulock Secondary School. We follow the York Region District School Board Museum and Archives team as they bring history to life on the road, operating as a true "museum without walls" for a Grade 10 Canadian history class. The episode centres on the interactive program "York Region and the World…
In this episode of Tune In YRDSB, we are celebrating Museum Month by stepping back in time to the YRDSB Museum and Archives, a historic one-room schoolhouse. Joined by Museum Curator Rebekah Mitchell and Education Programmer Christina Blake, as well as Grade 3 students and staff from Kettle Lakes Public School, we explore the history of public education in our region. We discuss how the museum…
In this episode of Tune In YRDSB, we’re talking about the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and mental health — exploring how students are interacting with AI tools and what it means for their well-being. Joined by Paula Vicente, YRDSB’s Assistant Coordinator of Mental Health, and student leaders from the Youth SPACE Student Advisory team, explore the pros and cons of turning to AI for…
In this episode of Tune In YRDSB, we’re talking about choosing courses and pathway planning — helping students make sense of course selection and what it means for their future. Joined by YRDSB’s Transitions and Pathways team, Janani, Elvira and Carina, they explore how to approach course selection like a "buffet" of opportunities rather than a checklist. They discuss the breakdown of compulsory…
In this episode of Tune In YRDSB , we’re talking about the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) — a key graduation requirement for secondary students across the province. Joined by members of YRDSB’s Curriculum and Instructional Services and Student Services teams, we explore what students can expect on the test, how to prepare effectively, and what supports and accommodations are…
In this episode of Tune In YRDSB, we are talking with Work Experience Transition Coordinators, and hear specifically from Bryan Ashby about the Work Experience Program and its 40-year legacy of supporting students. Together, they explore how the program connects students with in-school and community placements, builds transferable skills, and supports transitions after high school. From life…
In this episode of Tune In YRDSB , host Kate Diakiw sits down with Lynn Ziraldo, Chair of the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and parent advocate, and Wendy Howes, Coordinating Superintendent of Student Services and Well-Being. Together, they reflect on the evolving role of SEAC over the past four decades, the importance of parent and community voices, and the collective work of…
In this episode of Tune In YRDSB, Tali Amar, Coordinator of the Math Team, is joined by Shauda Rhoden, math and science teacher at Richmond Hill High School, and Carina Park, former Assistant Head of Math at Richmond Hill High School, now Curriculum Consultant of Mathematics & Transitions. Together, they discuss how to build meaningful engagement in mathematics, both inside and outside the…
In this Pride Month episode of Tune In YRDSB, Max, School Social Worker, and D'Andrew, Community and Partnership Developer, reflect on how YRDSB is celebrating and supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families, not just in June, but year-round. From meaningful flag-raising ceremonies to student-led events that centre visibility, this conversation highlights the ongoing commitment to…
