In my school building, there have been an awful lot of “courageous,” “uncomfortable,” and “tough” conversations, lately. It started back in September, during our first anti-racist training sessions. They always follow a pattern. First, it’s implied that as members of the oppressor group, we will feel uncomfortable. It’s understood that…
Schools in North America have traditionally respected parents as key partners within the school community. This is part of the social contract: everyone funds the public system. Our educational institutions, in turn, reflect societal norms and values. Inherent within this agreement is that schools teach children the essential skills needed…
Dear parents: Do you have a queasy feeling about what your child is learning in school, but are afraid to speak out? Worried that if you share your concerns with other parents, you’ll appear to be racist, or a homophobe, for expressing your reservations? You’re far from alone. Many Ontario…
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