Once again decisions made in Halton regarding education are hitting the national media. Good to see the media is keeping our elected trustees accountable for their decisions, biases and recommendations. This time, it is the Halton Catholic School Board under the radar after discriminating decisions were passed and outrageous statements made (later recanted) by the board chairperson.

So you may be asking what is the latest uproar about. It is the issue being voted on to not allow gay-straight alliance groups. The Halton District Catholic School Board’s ban on the gay rights groups was added to the board’s Equity and Inclusive Education policy during one of the final meetings before a newly elected board took over.

Let me mention that the media coverage on this is hitting all media (newspapers, internet and radio). This coverage is not (by the way) just Canadian. Apparently even US media are voicing their disgust. No one likes discrimination especially when tax dollars are funding the system. [Read more...]