The mother of a Black girl, who was allegedly punched in the face by a white boy after months of “racist, sexist bullying” and “threats of physical violence,” is suing the Toronto District School Board, saying it failed to protect her daughter. It says the girl reported the “verbal assaults and threats” to a guidance counsellor and that the school took no action. None of the allegations have been tested in court and the board has not yet filed a statement of defence. The school’s principal and vice-principal are currently on leave as the board investigates how the matter was handled. Malloy said racism is not tolerated, noting staff are supposed to report it immediately.

Source: thestar May 15, 2019 22:20 UTC