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 […]
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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 […]