Montreal Catholic School Commission, Educational commission in Montreal, Canada
The Montreal Catholic School Commission was a school board that managed both French and English language schools across the Montreal region. It operated hundreds of schools, including specialized facilities for students with different learning needs and physical disabilities.
The commission was founded in 1846 and served as Quebec's largest school board for over 150 years. In 1998, educational reforms reorganized the system into school boards based on language rather than religion.
The commission integrated Catholic teachings with academic programs while maintaining separate French and English sectors to accommodate Montreal's bilingual population.
The board managed schools with many different focuses and specializations serving various student populations. Information about individual schools and their locations was available through the various school districts it oversaw.
The commission launched a milk distribution program during the Great Depression to support underfed students in its schools. It also opened Montreal's first dedicated school building designed specifically for students with disabilities.
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