At the July 28, 2023 Special Meeting of the Toronto District School Board, the Board unanimously resolved to reaffirm the TDSB’s commitment to the Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Strategy, including anti-Black racism and all forms of racism and hate.
Everyone at TDSB deserves to be treated with dignity and respect so that they can achieve equitable outcomes and thrive in learning and working environments free from discrimination.
Experiences of anti-Black racism and other forms of racism and hate are evident in schools and communities. Everyone has a role to play in ensuring students and staff feel supported, safe, and included.
The responsibility of Ontario school boards to create inclusive classrooms that support student achievement and well-being is legislated by the Education Act, guided by the Ontario Human Rights Code, and prioritized in TDSB’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan and Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Strategy. Higher levels of achievement and success are attained through student engagement and feelings of belonging at school.
Our commitment to an inclusive, equitable and accessible education for all students is unwavering. Students need our resolve in continuing to understand their lived experiences. We are all informed by our individual identities but through our collaborative efforts we can best support our students and staff to create positive and sustainable change.
Colleen Russell-Rawlins Rachel Chernos Lin
Director of Education Chair