The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) excluded people on the basis of race by creating a scholarship for black students entering teachers’ college. .“Students entering their first year of Teacher’s College in Ontario are eligible to receive a $12,500 bursary from ETFO,” said former Ontario teacher Chanel Pfahl in a Monday tweet. .“To be eligible:.- have right skin colour;.- prove that you are adequately woke.”.The statement said the ETFO Black Educator Bursary is offered to support a black student entering their first year of an education program in Ontario as a full-time student. It said a bursary of $12,500 and a certificate of recognition might be granted. .The bursary is not intended to support a master’s or doctorate program. .The application asks people to mention the university they plan to attend, the program emphasis, and its anticipated dates. .One question in the application asks people to talk about their personal accomplishments, extracurricular activities, volunteer experience and involvement, and contributions to the community or black community. Another asks them to describe their commitment to social justice and equity keeping with ETFO priorities. .ETFO unveiled white privilege lesson plans for students in July. .READ MORE: Ontario teacher union creates white privilege lesson plans.“@ETFOeducators — the labour union representing Ontario public elementary school teachers — is now distributing White Privilege Lesson Plans to its members,” said Quillette associate editor Jonathan Kay. .“One of the suggested exercises for elementary-school students is called ‘Best Person in the World.’”
