ETFO CALLS FOR ACTION, INVESTMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY TO ADDRESS RACISM IN EDUCATION SYSTEM

TORONTO, ON – Below is a statement from Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) President Karen Brown following the release of People for Education’s Progress Report on Anti-Racism Policy Across Canada:

 

“Racism remains a reprehensible, persistent reality in every aspect of society, including our education system. Significantly more needs to be done by school boards and governments to address it; this requires action, investment, and accountability.