Ben & Jerry’s Canada urging everyone in B.C. to ‘vote for schools that are safe for all kids’
Ben & Jerry’s Canada is warning that far-right candidates “are trying to stack school boards” in the upcoming elections, and urges people to get out and vote.
They point out on their website that some might be seeing this attempt to influence school boards because trustees have the power to either restrict spending on supports for race, gender, sex education, or identity, – or they can protect the rights of teachers and students by talking and learning about these issues.
“School board trustees can have an enormous influence on spending and policies in schools, as well as what resources are available to teachers and students,” theAs elections approach in many communities this weekend, the ice cream moguls are recommending that people “vote for schools that are safe for all kids” and highlight the work of the group AntiHate.ca
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