People for Education: A progress report on anti-racism policy across Canada

People for Education provides an overview of the state of anti-racism legislation in Ontario and its implementation in school boards. The organization identifies the percentage of Ontario public school boards conducting various race-based data measurements and implementing specific anti-racism strategies. They conclude that the current state of anti-racism policy needs to be more consistently applied, and provide recommendations to standardize its application.

Read the full report at: https://peopleforeducation.ca/report/a-progress-report-on-anti-racism-policy-across-canada/

 

People for Education provides an overview of the state of anti-racism legislation in Ontario and its implementation in school boards. The organization identifies the percentage of Ontario public school boards conducting various race-based data measurements and implementing specific anti-racism strategies. They conclude that the current state of anti-racism policy needs to be more consistently applied, and provide recommendations to standardize its application.

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The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is committed to addressing anti-Black racism in colonial systems, institutions, and society through policies, professional learning, and curriculum resources through their brochure. ETFO's Anti-Black Racism Strategy focuses on systemic changes, creating a more inclusive environment for Black members and promoting allyship at provincial and local levels.

Learn more about ETFO here: https://www.etfo.ca/socialjusticeunion/anti-black-racism/etfo-action-on-anti-black-racism

The Toronto Chapter of the Chinese Canadian National Council (CCNCTO) offers an excellent starting point for individuals interested in exploring various subjects, including but not limited to racism, oppression, intersectionality, colorism, and the histories of Chinese Canadian and Tamil Canadian communities. Their resource page is designed to cater to a diverse audience by providing content in Chinese, Tamil, and English, ensuring accessibility for everyone within the community.

Learn more about CCNCTO here: https://www.ccnctoronto.ca/asians-against-racism-and-hate

The Centre for Race and Culture published the recordings and infographics developed from their online roundtables with participants from the public, academia, and other organizations. These roundtables sought to create a discussion around inequities faced by marginalized peoples in Alberta. In session 9, the Centre conducted a roundtable on "anti-racism practices in education," which highlighted the inequities of the Albertan education curriculum. Some strategies shared to combat racism in education included understanding subconscious bias, increasing representation in school books, media, and teaching roles; building resilience in students; and ensuring racialized students and parents feel that their perspectives are valued.

Read more about the project here: https://cfrac.com/projects-initiatives/challenging-discrimination-through-community-conversations-season-two-2021-2022/

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