Black Students
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‘A beautiful community:’ Canadian universities open lounges for Black studentsToronto Metropolitan University officially opened a space late last month for students who self-identify as Black.CanadaApr 4, 2023
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Educators shed light on racism in Quebec schoolsScience and technology teacher Sabi Hinkson, whose masters thesis tackles the issue, found that Black students are often steered towards vocational courses.CanadaFeb 1, 2023
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New Quebec-based study suggests teaching practices hinder Black youthPreliminary results of a new study suggest systemic racism in Quebec schools is adversely impacting Black youth, and researchers say some pedagogical practices need to changeCanadaJan 31, 2023
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Students of colour express concerns over increase in police presence in U.S. schoolsPolice inside schools can make some students more uneasy, not less. Especially for Black students and other students of colour who may have had negative experiences with policing.WorldJun 5, 2022
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Scholarship for Black students launched at King’s School of Journalism by Global NewsThe Global News Scholarship will provide a UKC journalism student with $3,000 each year, over the course of four years.CanadaFeb 1, 2022
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Under-representation in classrooms can be a huge setback for Black learners: N.S. educatorsParents and Black educators say removing systemic barriers in education needs to start with representation in the classroom and curriculum.CanadaAug 12, 2021
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Calgary high school pauses yearbook distribution after concerns about pages focused on Black studentsA south Calgary high school has paused the distribution of this year's yearbook after concerns were raised over two pages that featured Black students.CanadaJun 20, 2021
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Donors set up $225K scholarship for Black students at UBC’s Allard School of LawThe money will be used to support 15 incoming law students with tuition and fees over the next five years.ÂEducationJun 3, 2021
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How these Black fathers are working for equity and change in educationWhat started as casual conversations among friends has grown to become a grassroots movement, as a group of fathers offers guidance on how to bring equity to education.PerspectivesApr 10, 2021
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Black students speak out about racism in Lethbridge schoolsBlack students in Lethbridge schools are taking to social media to raise awareness about the racism they've experienced for years.CanadaMar 31, 2021
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