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Lucia Moreira

Equity in Education: Assessing Academic Support and Racial Bias in Ontario’s Accommodation System

Biography

Lucia Moreira is a fourth-year student pursuing a degree in Professional Communication with a minor in Psychology. She has a strong interest in education and how communication drives meaningful change within Ontario’s school systems, promoting a more equitable and accessible environment for all students. Lucia will be attending OISE in the fall for her Masters in Child Study and Education, where she plans to apply her passion for equitable education to her graduate studies.

Details of Project

The accommodation system is meant to support diverse students, meeting their needs and promoting equity in their learning. However, issues such as limited accessibility, insufficient resources, outdated systems, and racial disparities persist within Ontario. This research highlights the need for reforms, increased funding, and improved accommodations by revealing how significant these existing barriers are. 

 

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