TDSB seeks ‘urgent’ guidance on addressing hate and geopolitical tensions in schools
… The board has heard from Palestinian parents who say their children feel silenced and are concerned about incidents such as students being sanctioned for wearing kaffiyehs or clothing with “Free Palestine.” Student-led walkouts were organized at some Toronto schools in solidarity with people in Gaza.
Meanwhile, Jewish parents and students have also spoken out about racial slurs, kids performing Nazi salutes, antisemitic graffiti and Holocaust denial.
