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• Former student says Hamilton school board treated her racism accusations as a ‘one-off’

  Former student trustee Ahona Mehdi, who's accusations spurred on a third party investigation, says the sanctioning of just two board members was "absolutely not enough." 

  Education

  Mar 8, 2021
  
• Trustees sanctioned by Hamilton’s public school board, one asked to resign

  Two other trustees were found not to have violated code of conduct rules amid a student trustee's claims of racism and censorship.

  Education

  Mar 5, 2021
  
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• Former student wants Hamilton public school board to replace 4 trustees following racism investigation

  Former Westmount Secondary student Ahona Mehdi demanded an "institutional overhaul" of the HWDSB.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2021
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• Hamilton public school board apologizes to former student trustee following racism review

  An independent review prompted by allegations of racism at Hamilton's public school board found that a former student trustee was singled out and silenced during her tenure.

  Feb 3, 2021
• Toronto human rights lawyer to investigate racism allegations at Hamilton school board

  A Toronto-based lawyer has begun a third-party investigation into allegations of racism at Hamilton's public school board.

  Aug 18, 2020
• Hamilton police will seek ‘other avenues’ to engage youth if Catholic board drops SROs

  A youth coordinator says police will look for ways to create bonds with younger generations if all boards choose to end the School Resource Officer program.  

  Education

  Jun 24, 2020
• Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board terminates Hamilton police school liaison program

  Trustees voted to end the initiative during a five-and-a-half hour session on Monday night.

  Education

  Jun 23, 2020