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June 7, 2026Open Access

Educational Experiences of Black Children and Youth in Canada : A Scoping Review

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TOTiphanie OkorieUniversity of CalgaryAMAloysius Nwabugo MaduforoUniversity of NigeriaHWHandel WrightUniversity of British Columbia

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Implication

Scoping review examines systemic barriers and interventions affecting Black youth in Canada, highlighting the need for equity-focused policies.

Key Points

  • This review explores the educational experiences of Black children and youth in Canada, emphasizing systemic challenges and possible interventions.
  • Conducted a scoping review following the Arksey and O’Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
  • Analyzed 96 studies published up to May 2024, comprising 55 qualitative, 37 quantitative, and 4 mixed-methods studies.
  • Used bibliometric analysis to summarize study characteristics and thematic synthesis guided by intersectionality to identify barriers and interventions.
  • Identified persistent barriers such as systemic racism, disproportionate disciplinary practices, and inequitable access to resources.
  • Highlighted supportive factors including mentorship, community networks, and anti-racism training for educators.
  • Recommended systemic reform and culturally responsive practices to improve educational opportunities for Black youth.

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Okorie et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250c7d7def13d035e1caa7https://doi.org/10.14288/1.0452636
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