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Article: Sexual Assault and a Lack of Response from Admin

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Article: Sexual Assault and a Lack of Response from Admin

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*Perception that there aren't a high number of incidents so that there is no policy in place to deal with the issue - often treated as an isolated bullying issue.

*There is a peak in Grade 9.

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I was wondering about the background to the different suspension rates for black students in schools. Was it due to on-going disengagement? feelings of hopelessness? Or a direct cause such as harsher consequences for the same infractions?

Also wondering about the impact of poverty in black communities on school outcomes.

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School Board policies are non-existent or vague or not helpful

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*Perception of a reluctance of Admin to follow through with support and legitimate policing of micro-aggressions (language like, "That's so gay!")

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New Brunswick board has a good sexual assault policy

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how much higher the actual numbers are (re. victims). At LP,  there are many stories that circulate about inappropriate sexual activity; however, many girls state that they are not comfortable reporting. They are afraid of repercussions from parents, concerned about teacher/admin involvement intensifying the problem, reactions from the perpetrator and the perpetrators friends. Hoping this can lead to discussion about culture of silence.

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BC Schools Giving Out Evergreen Diplomas to Indigenous Students

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BC Schools Giving Out Evergreen Diplomas to Indigenous Students

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*The Evergreen diploma is intended for Special Needs students who have a modified curriculum.  But Indigenous students who were not identified as Special Needs were given them because of low expectations.

School boards in BC were mandated to integrate one day of PD dedicated to Aboriginal Studies - many districts are ignoring the mandate (including those with the lowest graduation rate of Aboriginal students).

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A 6 year old girl was cuffed and shackled at a Peel Board school

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Surprised that an elementary school child would be put in cuffs. Can’t imagine what might have precipitated.

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B.C. moves to address 'racism of low expectations' for indigenous students.

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B.C. moves to address 'racism of low expectations' for indigenous students.

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BC government is putting a stop to giving Evergreen Certificates to someone who is not a special needs student.

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I am using this article as a classroom resource.

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How do I respond when I encounter a group of racialized students who are acting in a boisterous way. Approach cautiously and question my own inclination to be suspicious.

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Ignorance, particularly by teachers, can be addressed through student-led classroom conversation, or training

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Agree with a 'step forward' in stopping the award of Evergreen Certificates to indigenous students.

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Agree with a 'step forward' in stopping the award of Evergreen Certificates to indigenous students.

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The slow progress and lack of immediate 'solutions' and policies to the needs of special needs students and First Nation students

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The slow progress and lack of immediate 'solutions' and policies to the needs of special needs students and First Nation students