Why Black Students Need Education Coaches
Provincial data shows that Black or racialized students graduate less often and don’t achieve the same educational outcomes as white students. Why Black Students Need Education Coaches | TVO Today
Black representation in schools is ‘beneficial to everyone,’ York board superintendent says
Originally a York region student, Siobhan Wright is now in a leadership role at the school board Black representation in schools is ‘beneficial to everyone,’ York board superintendent says | CBC News
Kingston school board exploring a fall break for students and staff
The Limestone District School Board is asking parents for feedback on the idea of a break, similar to March Break, at the end of October or early November. Kingston school board exploring a fall break…
Parents protest over student safety concerns at a Mississauga Catholic school
School board says it has committed to providing additional resources to support school’s students, staff and community Parents protest over student safety concerns at a Mississauga Catholic school
Niagara school boards waiting for provincial decision around virtual learning
Public board has about 110 elementary students enrolled in online learning, and 81 secondary students; Niagara Catholic currently has 99 elementary students, and 21 secondary students. Niagara boards wait for province on virtual learning |…
‘We want to be heard’: Halton parents voice frustrations as board grapples with teacher dress code
Spectators pack Halton PUBLIC school board meeting Wednesday night amid ongoing uproar over Oakville Trafalgar High School educator’s revealing attire. Halton parents demand to be heard amid teacher dress code furor | The Star
London, Ont., researchers strive for inclusive classrooms for LGBTQ+ students
The Queer in the Classroom initiative aims to examine the benefits of “a proactive, inclusive approach within the education system for those who are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ student community.” London, Ont., researchers strive for…
‘Enough is Enough’: Ontario unions laying groundwork for ‘major escalation’
Mass mobilization planned for June 3, with provincewide strike possible ‘Enough is Enough’: Ontario unions laying groundwork for ‘major escalation’ (waterloochronicle.ca)
‘Biting, kicking, verbal abuse’: Schools join Manitoba’s list of ‘high-risk industries’
The province updated its list of “high-risk industries” before the start of the current academic year, adding schools and school divisions to the group dominated by construction and manufacturing jobs. Schools on Manitoba’s list of…
Waterloo Region’s Black students take aim at barriers
‘I’m always complaining that there are no Black teachers. Why don’t I just become that?’ Waterloo Region’s Black students take aim at barriers | TheRecord.com