Richard Froese
South Peace News
Peace River School Division has taken steps by passing newly-approved anti-racism policy.
PRSD formed an anti-racism committee comprised of staff from across the Division, says a PRSD news release dated Dec. 3.
Acting Supt. Jeff Thompson remains committed to supporting key initiatives. They include steps to enhance communication about the policy with PRSD staff, students and community and provide opportunities for administrators to discuss and develop best practices to address racism and discrimination in schools.
PRSD’s anti-racism committee was formed in 2020 out of a desire to address systemic racism in education.
The primary goal of the committee was to develop an anti-racism policy that was adopted by the board at its regular meeting June 20.
The committee has created the way for a more inclusive future and PRSD is excited to recognize the various initiatives already underway in many of PRSD schools.
The latest initiative was the new Indigenous restorative circle that was dedicated Oct. 4.