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Centre of Excellence
for Black Student Achievement
The Toronto District School Board's (TDSB) Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement is the first of its kind in K-12 public education in North America. The Centre of Excellence is dedicated to improving the experiences and outcomes for Black students and aims to be responsive to the voices of Black communities who continue to advocate for systemic change within educational institutions and for dismantling anti-Black racism at the TDSB.
The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement builds on community voices as well as past and present efforts through a direct, multi-faceted strategy for meaningful and sustained change. Anchored by nine (9) mandates, the Centre of Excellence focusses proactively on the academic success and experiences of belonging of Black students. It provides a more coordinated and well-resourced approach leading to systemic transformation. There continues to be enhanced support for impacted individuals and a forum to develop solutions that are authentic and relevant for Black students, families and staff.
Artwork by Yung Yemi (@yungyemi) of Mary Ann Shadd, commissioned by Toronto History Museums, Toronto, ON
CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF MARY ANN SHADD CARY
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