See also METROPOLITAN TORONTO SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD; TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

For general school-related issues, see especially the heading SCHOOLS, subdivided geographically.

Gay-positive advice [Toronto Board of Education students can now receive gay-positive counselling from social worker, Tony Gambini; issues of curriculum revision, staff professional development addressed; etc]. From newsnotes compiled by Gens Hellquist.
P45 (Nov. 9, 1988): 12 (23cm.)

Gay councillor elected ["Kyle Rae, an openly gay candidate, was elected to [Toronto] city council to represent the downtown Ward 6; Peter Maloney, also gay and running against Rae, defeated; Toronto now joins Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Montreal as only cities with openly gay councillors; John Campey, a gay activist, elected to school board].
P69 (v9n8)[misnumbered on cover as v9n7](Dec. 18, 1991): 11 (15cm.)

Fighting homophobia [Toronto's first openly gay school board trustee, John Campey, "says he is going to target homophobia in the school system"; says that "being known as lesbian or gay can halt promotions"; etc.].
P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 11 (22cm.)

Homosexuality 101 [Toronto Board of Education rescinds earlier policy and has "approved a teachers resource guide that will help them to present positive information about gays, lesbians and the dangers of homophobia to their high school students"; leader in this was John Campey, openly gay trustee; leading fight against was evangelist, Ken Campbell; etc.].
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 19 (22cm.)

Hatred against straights [new Toronto organization, Citizens United for Responsible Education (CURE), says "kids in Toronto schools are being brainwashed and taught to hate straights"; CURE wanted Toronto Board of Education's sexual orientation curriculum put on hold; trustees turned down motion to delay; John Campey, who is fighting for gay/lesbian positive education, is "delighted"].
P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 19 (25cm.)