Parents want to see the addition of anti-Palestinian racism to the board's equity policy and an assurance that students or staff won't be punished for supporting Palestinian human rights.
Some Jewish and Palestinian parents say the Toronto District School Board hasn't done enough to protect students from anti-Palestinian racism amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.Some parents want to see the addition of anti-Palestinian racism to the board's equity policy and an assurance that students or staff won't be punished for supporting Palestinian human rights.
"By failing to address Israeli violence, Palestinian suffering and anti-Palestinian racism, the TDSB has harmed many of its students, staff and families," Losman said. In three separate statements, the TDSB mentioned "terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians," "deadly attacks on Israel" and "terror attacks in Israel," she added. While the statements have acknowledged that Palestinian students and staff have been impacted by conflict in the region, they do not explicitly mention
Meanwhile, the United Jewish Appeal Federation of Greater Toronto says antisemitism in schools is a growing concern for Jewish families. Instances of antisemitism within the TDSB have been well documented in recent years,In a statement to CBC Toronto, a spokesperson for the TDSB said the school board is focused on mental health and wellbeing of students.
She said at the most basic levels, schools need to create a climate of inclusion where people are comfortable with different opinions and know where they can access help.Palestinians in the GTA appeal to federal government to help loved ones flee Gaza
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