#canadian-schools

#canadian-schools

Ecole Emilie Tremblay in Whitehorse has unveiled a new policy allowing peanuts and tree nuts, with restrictions in place for younger grades if there are students with allergies.

Recent research questions the effectiveness of blanket food bans, leading to a potential shift towards other safety measures in schools.

The change in policy came after consultations with staff and families, and students have been educated on how to protect themselves from allergens. [ more ]

Experts say Islamophobia must become a classroom priority in Canada to combat the rise in anti-Muslim occurrences.

Calls for more attention on combating Islamophobia in Canadian schools have been infrequent, but some school boards have started developing anti-Islamophobia strategies. [ more ]