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A 1981 report describes a previous initiative seeking a heritage conservation district for Long Branch

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Jaan Pill

As we begin work on planning for a heritage conservation district designation for Long Branch, it’s useful to consider prior designation projects. Some such attempts in Toronto have achieved success. Some have not. We can learn from both categories of … Continue reading →

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Study tracking 2.5 million students over 20 years links good teachers to lasting gain

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Jaan Pill

I found this January 2012 New York Times article, about research that links good teachers to lasting gains, of interest. The article reports that a large-scale study – tracking 2.5 million students over 20 years – found that public school … Continue reading →

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Show and Tell Evening – January 17, 2012 – Long Branch Library

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Jaan Pill

The next meeting of the Long Branch Historical Society will be at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2012. Meetings are held at the Long Branch Library, 3500 Lake Shore Blvd. West. The meeting will feature a Show and Tell … Continue reading →

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Coordinating, supporting, and celebrating student nutrition

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Jaan Pill

On Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, I attended an all-day conference at FoodShare Toronto. A recent post at the FoodShare FB Page noted: “Welcoming 100+ participants today to TPSN Conference: ‘Coordinating Supporting and Celebrating Student Nutrition.’ Workshops focusing on menu planning, student … Continue reading →

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