Notes
Community organizations: Edmonton Public Schools
Key recommendations:
Given that collecting race based data is one necessary step in working to dismantle systemic racism and racial discrimination, the Edmonton Public School Board formally requests that Administration develop a model for the collection of race-based data in our Division, in consultation with communities in Edmonton impacted by racism.
Future research / gaps identified:
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Develop a comprehensive model, working with communities affected by racism, for the collection of race-based data and bring it back to the Board for approval.
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Send a letter to the Minister of Education asking for the implementation of the collection of race-based data by schools provincially.
Integration timeline: not defined
Key findings:
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Race-based data collection can improve policy and planning and lead to greater equity for BIPOC students.
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If approved, Edmonton Public Schools could be the first school jurisdiction in Alberta to collect race-based data.
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The practice has been in place in Ontario for many years beginning in 2006, after two years of consultation, when the Toronto District School Board began collecting race-based data.
Key populations: For BIPOC students in Edmonton Public Schools.