York School Board Memo Directs Teachers to Keep Gender Transition of Students Secret From Parents

A person walks in the hall at a school in Scarborough, Ont., in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette

A memo from the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) being shared on social media directs teachers and staff not to share gender or pronoun changes with parents. 

The memo, dated Sept. 28, 2021, says the best practice is to prioritize student confidentiality and privacy.