Tag Archives: Black Students

Addressing the Inequities: How School Systems Are Failing Black Students and What Needs to Change

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 […]

Exploring Career Paths Beyond the Classroom: The Power of Experiential Learning and Career Exploration

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 […]