Afrocentric school pilot project

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In Canada, the first Afrocentric public school was founded in September 2009 in a pilot project . The foundation was accompanied by heated public debate and great media attention.

Situation of Afro-Canadian students

Afro-Canadian students have worse educational opportunities than their white peers. In Toronto , for example, 40 percent of Afro-Canadian youth leave school without a qualification. Afrocentric schools are seen by their proponents as a way out of this dilemma. In their opinion, they should help in the fight against high drop-out rates, low performance, low student motivation, lack of respect for authorities and a lack of community awareness.

particularities

In addition to European history, African history will also be taught at the Afrocentric school. Mathematics will also be looked at from an Afrocentric perspective. In geometry, for example, the study of African textile patterns is provided.

Reactions

The opening of a public Afrocentric school was very controversial. Allegations of segregation were raised. On the other hand, the school also has many supporters and is so popular among black parents that a waiting list had to be set up.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b thestar.com: Board okays black-focused school , January 30, 2008. Accessed November 20, 2009. (English)
  2. ↑ a b Prof. Dr. George Dei: Afrocentric Schools . Fall 2009. UofT Magazine. Retrieved November 20, 2009 (English)
  3. ↑ parentcentral.ca: Popular Africentric school may need to add portables

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