Children’s aid faces up to race issues
Less than 10 per cent of the children in Toronto are Black, yet more than half the kids in the care of the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto are Black. Priscilla Manful is determined…
Statements on inclusion aren’t enough: YCDSB parents, students
Students call on York Catholic District School Board to fly the Progress Pride Flag during June’s Pride Month; it’s one of the few Catholic boards not to do so Statements on inclusion aren’t enough: YCDSB…
End of legacy funding to send close to 4,000 children with autism back to school
Parents are concerned schools won’t be able to support the new children with special needs entering the system. End of legacy funding to send close to 4,000 children with autism back to school | CityNews…
‘I’m angry’: Parents in disbelief as TDSB error excludes racialized, disabled, LGBTQ students from alternative school lottery
Board blames third-party company for administrative mistake that caused some students to miss out on draw for high-demand programs. TDSB error omits racialized kids from alternative school lottery | The Star
Staff shortages forces classroom closures at Ottawa’s largest school board
Ottawa’s largest school board says it’s doing everything it can to find replacement staff, as staffing shortages result in classroom closures this school year. Staff shortages forces classroom closures at Ottawa’s largest school board |…
Suspensions and expulsions on the rise at Hamilton public schools, data shows
HWDSB staff says rise is due to better training and trustees are set to meet Monday to discuss the report Suspensions and expulsions on the rise at Hamilton public schools, data shows | CBC News
Supporters speak out for inclusivity at York Catholic schools
2SLGBTQIA+ community, advocates voice support for safe space stickers, inclusion, despite continued opposition from some parents Supporters speak out for inclusivity at York Catholic schools – Newmarket News (newmarkettoday.ca)
York Catholic school board, parents respond after some argue against safe space stickers
Some parents with the York Catholic District School Board are denouncing a symbol of acceptance for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, saying ‘safe space’ stickers are at odds with their faith. Shauna Hunt with the hurt being expressed…
Petition launched following anti-LGBTQ2 rhetoric at Ontario school board meeting
Two students have launched a petition following a York Catholic District School Board meeting last month, where some parents were heard sharing anti-LGBTQ2 views. Petition launched following anti-LGBTQ2 rhetoric at Ontario school board meeting – Toronto |…
Hundreds gather at school board meeting, parents speak out about policies for transgender students
Transgender students using washrooms debated despite not being on the agenda Hundreds gather at school board meeting, parents speak out about policies for transgender students | CBC News