Implementing an action plan for Indigenous Education is part of the Upper Canada District School Boards 2025-2029 Director’s Workplan and the board recently received an update on its efficacy.
The board invested $1.5 million to boost school book collections, which included Indigenous-authored stories.
System Superintendent Amanda Nieman said representation matters.
The graduation rate for self-identified indigenous students has increased 6.7% since 2023, sitting now at over 85%.
While EQAO scores are not the end-all be-all in measuring student success, Principal of Indigenous Education Kelty Grant said they carry lots of weight with the province, and a good measuring stick.
Grade 9 math scores are up 7.5% since 2022, and the Grade 10 literacy test is up nearly nine points to 68.5%.
The school board also offers Indigenous course pathways, and provide funds for each school to have access to Cultural Advisors.
Story by Grant Deme