Public school board considers anti-racism recommendations from Black Parent Council KW – CityNews Kitchener

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) will ask staff to consider 12 recommendations from the Black Parent Council KW to address racism in its schools following two incidents last fall that appear to highlight systemic racism in both local school boards.

“There are parents, caregivers and students who are hurting right now, and I appreciate the opportunity for staff to share how to move forward,” said trustee Karen Meissner at Monday night’s school board meeting where trustees voted in favour of a motion to refer the recommendations to staff for a report and recommendation.

The Black Parent Council KW, a group of parents and caregivers who advocate for children experiencing racism and violence, sent a letter to the Waterloo Region District School Board and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) in March following incidents in two elementary schools in Kitchener.