In 2022, CBC News interviewed four Black Canadian students, shedding light on the pervasive issue of discrimination in schools. One poignant story came from Lidia Tewodros, a Grade 11 student who excelled in English and had a high reading level. Despite her accomplishments, Lidia was placed in an ESL (English as a Second Language) class […]
Category Archives: Education
Did you know that in Canada, nearly 10% of students experience grade repetition at some point in their academic journey? Grade repetition, commonly known as ‘streaming’ or grade retention, is a strategy employed to support students who have not achieved the necessary academic standards for progression. The primary goal is to offer these students an […]
Education
Exploring Career Paths Beyond the Classroom: The Power of Experiential Learning and Career Exploration
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The Story Behind Take Our Kids to Work Day Take Our Kids to Work Day began in Canada in 1994 as a pioneering initiative led by The Learning Partnership, a non-profit organization committed to enhancing public education. The idea was simple but powerful; give Grade 9 students across the country a day to step out […]
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Learn how digital access and literacy can transform academic success, career readiness, and bridge the digital divide.
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Explore how racial disparities in Ontario school discipline harm youth of colour, fueling the school-to-prison pipeline, and learn about solutions for equity.
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Explore whether Ontario’s destreaming policy is truly addressing systemic bias in education. Learn how More Than Just a School supports Black and marginalized students beyond destreaming through community involvement and educational reforms.
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