The Borderless Access to Education Project (B.A.T.E.)
The Borderless Access to Education Project (B.A.T.E.) represents a pioneering initiative, forged through the collaboration of Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY), the S4 Collective, and the Black Creek Youth Initiative. This project is dedicated to enhancing the accessibility of education by advocating for policy reforms and shifting societal attitudes that currently hinder equitable educational opportunities for students with precarious immigration statuses in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Additionally, B.A.T.E. aims to amplify and expand effective strategies that promote equitable access to education.
By “precarious immigration status,” we refer to a specific group of students whose journey through education is fraught with unique challenges and barriers. These are individuals born outside of their current country of residence—Canada, in this context—lacking a permanent or secure immigration status.
This includes students who are not recognized as citizens, permanent residents, refugees, or holders of any legal status that authorizes their continuous residence in Canada. The project spotlights these students because their precarious status often results in significant obstacles that impede their educational progress and access to resources.
B.A.T.E.’s mission is thus centered around identifying, understanding, and dismantling the systemic barriers that students with precarious immigration statuses face. By fostering a more inclusive and supportive educational landscape, the project aspires to ensure that every student, regardless of their immigration status, has the opportunity to pursue and achieve their educational aspirations in the GTA.
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