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← York Region District School Board Trustee, Markham Wards 5 & 7

Michael Chen

Candidate for York Region District School Board Trustee, Markham Wards 5 & 7

Elected (official result)

In their own words

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Where they stand

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What a trustee actually does

Does the candidate understand the trustee job?

Re-elected 2022 trustee Chen commits to student success, responsible governance and community engagement.

  • Incumbent trustee (elected 2022, chaired all three major YRDSB standing committees 2023–2026): bringing a strong commitment to student success, responsible governance, and community engagement.
Show their words & source (several paragraphs)
“I was honoured to be elected as a York Region District School Board Public School Trustee in 2022, bringing a strong commitment to student success, responsible governance, and community engagement.”

Source: Meet Michael — Re-Elect Michael Chen for YRDSB Trustee, Wards 5 and 7

Confidence:High

Student wellbeing and learning

Will kids be safe, supported and learning well?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Chen wants to add STEM-focused elements to the YRDSB curriculum without sacrificing fundamental learning.

  • Platform: transform the YRDSB curriculum to add STEM-focused elements, complementing traditional basics rather than replacing them — STEM is about transferrable problem-solving skills, not turning all students into tech workers.
“As your School Trustee, I want to transform the YRDSB school curriculum to add STEM-focused elements.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: STEM-Focus Curriculum — Re-Elect Michael Chen for YRDSB Trustee, Wards 5 and 7

Confidence:High

Chen wants schools more connected to community while keeping safety, well-being and learning central.

  • Wants schools to connect more closely with the communities they serve — local businesses, community organizations and cultural groups — while always keeping student safety, well-being, and learning at the heart of education.
“As a father, I want to see our schools connect more closely with the communities they serve, while always keeping student safety, well-being, and learning at the heart of education.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: Meet Michael — Re-Elect Michael Chen for YRDSB Trustee, Wards 5 and 7

Confidence:High

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