The BC government launched another anti-racism action plan, this time tailored for K-12 students..Launched this week, the province says it will improve the school experience for “racialized students, staff, and families.”.“We know indigenous, black, and people of colour may face inequity within the education system,” said Minister of Education and Child Care Rachna Singh..“This action plan is a critical step forward for students, educators, staff, and families as we all work to create school communities that feel welcoming and supportive for people of all backgrounds.”.The ministry says the plan will empower students and staff to identify biases and address acts of racism using new “incident response guidelines.”.Providing little detail, officials said the plan also includes training for staff that will “help them better understand their role in fostering anti-racist school environments.”.“The K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan is part of government’s commitment to dismantle systemic racism and build a better, more inclusive province for everyone,” said the ministry..Singh previously introduced ant-racism data legislation in March of 2022 when she held the position of parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives. That position now belongs to Mable Elmore..READ MORE: BC to introduce first anti-racism data legislation.Speaking of the new K-12 plan, Elmore said it's an important part of the province's work to "decolonize our institutions and build a better BC for everyone."
