Ontario’s education minister says the province is introducing mandatory learning on the contributions of Black Canadians to history courses in Grades 7, 8 and 10.
It is long overdue," Lecce said at a morning news conference at Lincoln Alexander Public School in Ajax.
The province is launching consultations with historians, educators and the Black community to develop the curriculum additions, set to roll out in September 2025.
MPP Patrice Barnes, the parliamentary assistant to the education minister, spearheaded the curriculum change and said she wants it to deepen students’ understanding of the country’s diverse and vibrant heritage.
“Celebrating the remarkable achievements of the Black community within Canadian history is vital in providing a modern curriculum that reflects the truth of our democracy, one that combats hate and fosters inclusivity,” Barnes said.
Lecce has recently rolled out a new “back to basics” kindergarten curriculum, new mandatory secondary school learning about the Holodomor famine and expanded teachings about the Holocaust.
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Ontario’s education minister says the province is introducing mandatory learning on the contributions of Black Canadians to history courses in Grades 7, 8 and 10.
It is long overdue," Lecce said at a morning news conference at Lincoln Alexander Public School in Ajax.
The province is launching consultations with historians, educators and the Black community to develop the curriculum additions, set to roll out in September 2025.
MPP Patrice Barnes, the parliamentary assistant to the education minister, spearheaded the curriculum change and said she wants it to deepen students’ understanding of the country’s diverse and vibrant heritage.
“Celebrating the remarkable achievements of the Black community within Canadian history is vital in providing a modern curriculum that reflects the truth of our democracy, one that combats hate and fosters inclusivity,” Barnes said.
Lecce has recently rolled out a new “back to basics” kindergarten curriculum, new mandatory secondary school learning about the Holodomor famine and expanded teachings about the Holocaust.
The original article contains 308 words, the summary contains 156 words. Saved 49%. I’m a bot and I’m open source!