The Halton District School Board has launched the
Human Rights Equity Action & Accountability Plan: The Way Forward to reflect the Board’s commitment to create and maintain safe, inclusive learning and working environments free from discrimination for students, families, staff and members of the public. The plan provides specific actions to which the Board will be held accountable by students, staff, families and the community.
Today is
Human Rights Day, marking the 72nd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This day provides an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of human rights.
“We recognize the systems of oppression that exist within society at large and within educational institutions, including the HDSB,” says Rob Eatough, Superintendent of Education. “The actions and the accountability measures in this plan seek to dismantle systems of oppression and challenge dominant traditions.”
The Way Forward outlines four key areas of focus, specific strategies to guide the work, and related actions and accountability measures to be undertaken to effect positive change.
Feedback on the plan has been collected from stakeholder groups including the HDSB Equity & Inclusive Education Steering Committee, Student Senate, HDSB Indigenous & Racialized Educators Network, Halton Union Council, as well as various community partner organizations.
The HDSB Human Rights Equity Action and Accountability Plan requires ongoing action on the part of all individuals and departments within the Board to identify, disrupt and address systems of oppression as they operate within the organization. This plan identifies strategies and actions to ensure all students, staff and families are supported in schools and workplaces by creating and maintaining equitable and inclusive learning and working environments.
For additional information, contact:
Rob Eatough, Superintendent of Education
Halton District School Board
905-335-3663 | Toll-free 1-877-618-3456