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LGBTQ and youth advocates say a new report digging into homophobic bullying at East Wiltshire School in Cornwall is a good first step, but that more is needed to address harassment and discrimination in the province's schools.
Gender identity guidelines coming to P.E.I. schools in September
New guidelines for recognizing diverse gender identities in P.E.I. schools will be rolled out in September. The goal is to create a more inclusive and safe learning environment for all students, and to demonstrate respect for diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
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The goal is to create a safe learning environment for all students.(Jane Robertson/CBC)
New guidelines for recognizing diverse gender identities in P.E.I. schools will be rolled out in September.
The goal is to create a more inclusive and safe learning environment for all students, and to demonstrate respect for diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
Posted: Jun 14, 2021 8:16 PM AT | Last Updated: June 14
Norbert Carpenter, director of P.E.I. s Public Schools Branch, says no student should ever feel unsafe at school.(Steve Bruce/CBC)
P.E.I. s Public Schools Branch has contracted a third-party diversity and inclusion consultant to review complaints of homophobia at a Pride event at East Wiltshire Intermediate School in Cornwall last Thursday.
Norbert Carpenter, director of the PSB, said the consultant will provide recommendations not only for East Wiltshire but for the entire school system.
Carpenter met with staff and teachers Monday morning. He said staff did intervene during the Pride event and some students were disciplined when administration became aware of what was happening.