TDSB condemns Israeli Apartheid Week
Chris Spence, Director of Education
The event called "Israeli Apartheid Week", which takes place primarily on University and College campuses, is scheduled to take place next week. In the provincial legistature on February 25, 2010, all three parties adopted a resolution to condemn ?Israeli Apartheid Week?, on a motion (46K 3/2/2010) of MPP Peter Shurman, Thornhill.
TDSB condemns Israeli Apartheid Week
Chris Spence, Director of Education
The event called "Israeli Apartheid Week", which takes place primarily on University and College campuses, is scheduled to take place next week. In the provincial legistature on February 25, 2010, all three parties adopted a resolution to condemn ?Israeli Apartheid Week?, on a motion (46K 3/2/2010) of MPP Peter Shurman, Thornhill.
In light of the fact that ?Israeli Apartheid Week? is contrary to the academic and social goals of the TDSB, and in light of the all-party condemnation of ?Israeli Apartheid Week?, the following Statement from Chris Spence, Director of Education, has been shared today with all schools, departments and the larger TDSB community:
"Our educational goal includes the building of understanding, trust and co-operation among groups and individuals in the TDSB. The event called ?Israeli Apartheid Week? has the effect of fostering ill-will and disharmony among groups and individuals. The Government of Ontario and the opposition parties have unanimously adopted a resolution condemning ?Israeli Apartheid Week?. The Toronto District School Board therefore affirms that "Israeli Apartheid Week" and its activities are not permitted to take place on school or Board property, or as part of any activity under the jurisdiction of the TDSB.