Our letter to the Editor was published in the Toronto Star supporting the decision to end streaming in grade 9.
Because Black Lives Matter, we applaud the Ministry of Education’s decision to end streaming in Grade 9 and to stop suspending elementary school students.
It is essential to address systemic racism and promote equitable education and life opportunities.
The good news is that many teachers can and already do provide effective instruction for students of all backgrounds and abilities, learning together.
Faculties of education prepare educators to respect and encourage students as individuals, not according to levels and limits.
Students who are valued members of diverse classrooms learn better academically and learn how to create a more equitable society.
Paula Boutis, Integration Action for Inclusion
It is essential to address systemic racism and promote equitable education and life opportunities.
The good news is that many teachers can and already do provide effective instruction for students of all backgrounds and abilities, learning together.
Faculties of education prepare educators to respect and encourage students as individuals, not according to levels and limits.
Students who are valued members of diverse classrooms learn better academically and learn how to create a more equitable society.
Paula Boutis, Integration Action for Inclusion
