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Advocacy groups are raising concerns about a number of candidates vying for school administrator positions across Canada, saying a higher-than-usual number are spreading transphobic rhetoric or other discriminatory messages targeting the LGBTQ community. Groups like the Canadian Network Against Hate say it’s a growing concern nationally as trustee elections are held in several provinces, while a coalition of groups in Ottawa have named specific candidates they say will likely endanger rights and safety of transgender students if elected. Hazel Woodrow, an education advocate with CAHN, says she’s seeing more voices and concerted efforts among candidates pushing against policies designed to make schools more inclusive for transgender children. Current trend
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He says that while administrators can’t change the curriculum, by setting budgets and board policies they can still influence the school environment that is directly linked to health outcomes, particularly for marginalized students. Story continues below ad Some candidates the groups have singled out say they are concerned about how gender issues are handled in schools, as well as the impact on student wellbeing. Ontario’s school board trustee election is on Monday, while Manitoba votes on Wednesday and British Columbia’s election on Oct. 15. Journalistic standards Comments Report an error Comments © 2022 The Canadian Press
