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Towards Race Equity in Education TOWARDS RACE EQUITY IN EDUCATION The Schooling of Black Students in the Greater Toronto Area April 2017 The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora Contents About This Project Acknowledgements PART 1: INTRODUCTION 1 PART 2: THE CURRENT CONTEXT 6 PART 3: DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW 20 OF ONTARIO’S BLACK POPULATION PART 4: RACIAL DIFFERENCES IN THE 25 EDUCATION OF STUDENTS 4.1 What the TDSB data tells us about the educational situation of Black students 4.2 Perspectives from the community PART 5: DISCUSSION & CONCLUSION 63 PART 6: RECOMMENDATIONS 68 REFERENCES Black students are as capable, as competent, as creative, and as determined as all other students. The ways that Black students are constantly misjudged and mistreated by teachers and guidance counsellors is an injustice to our community. As educators who seek to enrich an increasingly diverse nation, it is your duty and responsibility to encourage, motivate, challenge and strengthen Black students like all others. When you begin to see Black students as part of your community, only then will you effectively fulfill your job as an educator. ~ Black Student About This Project This report is the result of a collaborative project between Dr. Carl James, Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora at York University; the African Canadian Legal Clinic (ACLC); and the Ontario Alliance of Black School Educators (ONABSE). The community consultations were organized by the ACLC and ONABSE, while the research (data collection, analysis, and report writing) was led by Dr. Carl James with Tana Turner. JEAN AUGUSTINE CHAIR IN EDUCATION, COMMUNITY & DIASPORA The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora is a university chair in the Faculty of Education which aims to advance access, equity and inclusivity to education through community engagement and collaborative action. First launched in 2008, the chair holder initiates, facilitates, directs and engages in research, educational programs, and community partnerships which are culturally responsive and relevant to the educational and social needs, interests and aspirations of Black and other racialized communities – both those inside and outside of the university. Through university-community partnerships, the chair aims to address the ways in which marginalization and racialization act as barriers to individuals’ achievement of their educational and career ambitions. Through the wide range of activities described below the chair will foster understanding of the diverse cultural and educational needs of students; facilitate leadership on matters of access, equity, inclusivity and social justice; strengthen university-community partnerships and engagement; and build educational and social capacity among students and community members. ACTIVITIES Research – engage in research about and for Black and other marginalized/racialized communities that will inform policies, programs and advocacy. The research data and reports, which community agencies and members will be able to collaboratively engage and access, will contribute to the Chair becoming a Research Hub, serving as a central source of evidenced-based information (bulletins, lectures, presentations and discussions). Partnerships – build strategic partnerships with other units at the university, as well as school boards, schools and community agencies and/or organizations to initiate, develop, and implement social and educational programs that are relevant and responsive to the needs and aspirations of university and other students and their parents. Community Engagement – work with both the university and wider communities on initiatives such as community-based and action research, partnership events (such as workshops, conferences, lectures, students visits to the university, and other shared leadership projects), and education mobilization that work to the benefit of communities, particularly Black and other racialized communities. Student Engagement – work with undergraduate and graduate students (through workshops, seminars, conferences and program initiatives) to provide assistance and support in their pursuit of post-secondary education and university engagement. Work with schools to create opportunities for high school students to visit and become familiar with the university (including enabling students to learn about and develop suitable mentorship, forge and maintain beneficial networks, and develop leadership through research and community initiatives). The current Chair, Dr. Carl James Dr. Carl James was appointed as the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora for a 5-year term effective July 1, 2016. Dr. James brings a strong record of scholarship and community engagement to this key position; and as Chair he will focus on addressing issues and concerns related to Black and other marginalized groups within a framework of equity, inclusivity, and social justice. Committed to evidenced-based policies and actions, James has extensive experience in youth studies, Black studies, participatory action research, and community advocacy work. He is widely recognized for his work on equity and inclusivity issues relating to race, class, gender, racialization, immigration and citizenship. As well, he is known for his mentorship and volunteer work with social service and community agencies, educational institutions, and government units. The Honorable Jean Augustine In 1993, Canadian politician Jean Augustine became the first black woman elected to the Parliament of Canada. An energetic advocate of social justice, Augustine was an elementary school principal before entering federal politics. She was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada, Chair of the National Liberal Women’s Caucus, Secretary of State for Multiculturalism and the Status of Women, and Assistant Deputy Speaker. As well, she was appointed Ontario’s first Fairness Commissioner where she advocated for foreign-trained professionals to ensure that their international credentials and training are treated fairly. Augustine holds an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) from the University of Toronto; and in 2007, she was honoured by the University of the West Indies with a Caribbean Luminary Award, recognizing her significant contributions to the Caribbean diaspora. The Jean Augustine Fonds Jean Augustine has donated her personal records to the Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections at York University Libraries in Toronto, Canada. Over 13.4 linear metres of administrative and personal records in the form of textual documents, audio-visual material, artwork and objects are available for research. The materials in Augustine’s fonds chronicle her four decades of public service and her advocacy on diverse issues, such as women’s rights, urban education, Black youth, and the betterment of the Black community. Her private papers reveal much about her political sentiments and her sense of community. AFRICAN CANADIAN LEGAL CLINIC The ACLC is a not-for-profit organization established in October 1994 expressly to address anti-Black racism in Canadian society. As a specialty clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario, the ACLC provides advice and represents African Canadians in a number of legal forums through test cases. The ACLC also administers the African Canadian Youth Justice Program, Adult Justice Program, and Youth Justice Education Program. ONTARIO ALLIANCE OF BLACK SCHOOL EDUCATORS The purpose of ONABSE is to promote and facilitate the education of all students, African Canadian students in particular; to establish a coalition of African Canadian educators and others directly or indirectly involved in the educational process; to create a forum for the exchange of ideas and strategies to improve educational opportunities for African Canadians; to identify and develop African Canadian professionals who will assume leadership positions in education; and to influence public policy concerning the education of African Canadian people. Acknowledgements We are grateful to the students, parents, advocates, educators, school administrators, community agencies, and others interested in the education of Black students for attending the consultations. We are indebted to the over 300 individuals who generously shared their time, experiences, perspectives, and recommendations to achieve equity of outcomes for Black students in Ontario's education system. We have made every effort to fairly and accurately reflect the perspectives of all participants. We hope they find their voices reflected in this report and that both school boards and the community find the report useful in their efforts to achieve race equity in education. Authors Dr. Carl James (Principal Investigator, York University) Tana Turner (Co-Investigator, Turner Consulting Group Inc.) With Rhonda George Sam Tecle With special thanks Thanks to Hazel Lord of ONABSE and Maisha Turner for supporting the consultations and Ndija Anderson of the ACLC for sharing information with consultation participants on students' rights and responsibilities. Thanks also to Roula Anastasakos, Rob Brown, and Gillian Parekh at the Toronto District School Board for providing the data runs to support our analysis for this report. We are indebted to the TDSB's generous sharing of this data to better understand and address the issues facing Black students. Suggested citation James, C.E. & Turner, T. (2017). Towards Race Equity In Education: The Schooling of Black Students in the Greater Toronto Area. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: York University.
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