The Board of Trustees of the Winnipeg School Division (WSD) has approved a motion to establish an Education Equity Office by August 2022.
Action on the motion, presented by Trustee and Chair Betty Edel and passed unanimously by the Board, will start with establishing an Education Equity Advisory Council comprised of trustees, administration and community members. The terms of reference of the advisory council will serve to improve academic outcomes for all students and address barriers faced by students from Indigenous, racialized and oppressed communities in order to better meet their aspiration and needs.
The Education Equity Advisory Council is also tasked with formulating an action plan including a proposed mandate, structure and transition plan and budget for the purpose of creating the Education Equity Office.
