We need more of us! #blackeducators #blackexcellence

First of many @OCSB_BEN !

#graduation2023 We stand and walk with you!

It was more than a vibe. It was an experience!

📣Attention grade 8 and grade 9 students The Sankofa Center of Excellence is offering a reach ahead credit opportunity for African, Black and Caribbean students. This is open to both OCDSB students and non-OCDSB students. Registration closes June 19th. Link in bio 🔗

For Black History Month, we ask that you share as many moments of Black joy, Black community and Black success with as many people as you can. We are magic! 👊🏾 #BlackHistoryMonth    #blackottawa #weloveus #chloecooley

You can take away many amazing things from the Honourable Lincoln Alexander and one of the important lessons that stays with OBEN is...to TRY at whatever it is you do. Try to learn something, use a little hair grease and get it done. #LincolnAlexanderDay

Black Excellence with some of Ottawa’s finest educators! Let's celebrate our power, creativity, beauty and triumphs!

YES! Way to go David (fellow @613OBEN educator)

We are so excited to share your equity stories with the community November 9th at Woodroffe High School. This event will include multimedia presentations, a student panel and discussion groups. This in-person event will also be accessible via Zoom.  Link in bio #ocdsb #equity

So good to be with the community at today's 2022 Parent Conference organized by @OCDSB Parent Involvement Community. So much learning, laughing and connecting

I spoke with national union leaders this morning about the Ontario government’s inappropriate preemptive use of the notwithstanding clause, which undermines the fundamental rights and freedoms of workers. Our government stands firmly with our country’s workers.

#OTD in 1830 Freedom Seeker & activist Josiah Henson & his family arrived in Upper Canada after escaping enslavement. Upon arriving in Canada Henson said "I will use my freedom well." He helped establish the Dawn Settlement in Dresden & became an influential community leader.

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Staff and students are invited to share stories of their equity journeys through videos, Slides, creative expression (spoken word, art, photos). Complete this form by Oct 26th to submit your story. Link is in the bio.

The Individual Education Plans workshop is around the corner! We are looking forward to hosting you and supporting you in navigating the IEPs. Our panel consists of Susan Mulene Kasumba, Alice Audrain, and Neerja Malhotra. This session will be moderated by Claude Pike.

Muslim students in grades 7-12 are invited to join a virtual weekly google hangout. Students will need to log in to their OCDSB google account to access the meet - to obtain the Google Meet code, students can email Nabil.Ahmed@ocdsb.ca. Mondays at 4pm #muslimstudents #safespace

We asked our BPN parents how they start the school year! What seemed to continue to appear was the importance of advocating for their children by staying connected to their schools and their communities. #OBEN #BlackStudents #BlackCommunity #BlackParentsNetwork #BackToSchool

Several of the parents in our network use affirmations with their children. These are short sentences children, teens & adults can repeat to themselves (aloud or in their head) to remind them of their abilities! (2/2) #BackToSchool #BlackStudents #BlackExcellence #BlackCommunity

BPN Tip #1: Our children face different obstacles throughout their day. It is up to us as parents and community members to help build the self-confidence and the perseverance they will need to face these obstacles. (1/2) #BlackParentsNetwork #BPN #OBEN