WHY

Equity in education is a moral imperative. Every single student regardless of their colour or creed, ethnicity or economic standing deserves to succeed. However, for decades this has not been true for many students in large part due to academic streaming.

The Ontario government’s de-streaming announcement is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve student success, so it’s essential we do not de-stream for appearances’ sake — but de-stream right.

WHAT

What is academic streaming?

Streaming is the practice of separating students into distinct and unequal educational pathways based on perceived ability, leading to academic and non-academic courses beginning in Grade 9 in Ontario. A disproportionate number of students from low-income families, Black students, racialized students, Indigenous students and students with special education needs are enrolled in ‘applied’ courses and are significantly underrepresented among students who graduate and go on to pursue post-secondary education.

HOW

RESOURCES