Commentary
The kids are back at school, and across Canada, legislatures have created important ways for parents to participate in their children’s education. The rules vary by province, but the point is the same: parents should have a real say in the school system, not merely act as customers. But that voice is worth little if exercising it comes at too great a cost.
I spent three terms on the school council of my son’s high school, both as an elected member and chair. During that time, I challenged the authority of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) in Ontario to impose its will on our school council. The result was two bogus human-rights investigations against me. In neither case were the allegations against me upheld….