Ottawa's largest school board moves toward inclusive commencement ceremonies
Some schools under the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board have already made their graduation ceremonies more inclusive in recent years. A vote by trustees next month could make wider participation at the ceremonies a requirement across all schools.
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Some schools under the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board have already made their graduation ceremonies more inclusive in recent years. A vote by trustees next month could make wider participation at the ceremonies a requirement across all schools.