Media Release: Joint Statement on Support for SOGI
[September 16, 2022] The Ministry of Education and Child Care and K-12 education partners have provided a statement on support for SOGI.
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New Provincial Funds for SOGI Announced
BCSTA President Stephanie Higginson was on hand for a sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) education funding announcement in Burnaby September 7.
Matt Carruthers, BC’s SOGI Education Lead, on Progress and the Future
The 2017-2018 school year has seen learning communities engage in SOGI-inclusive education like never before. In just its second year, the BC SOGI Educator Network now consists of 54 out
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A Summary of BCSTA on SOGI 1 2 3
As the general election looms, and we collectively approach the three week marker, boards, trustees and the public have much to consider. SOGI 1 2 3, a learning resource created by
Successes and Challenges in SOGI Education
“Statistically we know there are LGBTQ2S students in every school, but the degree to which these students are visible is dependent on the level of safety and inclusiveness fostered within
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Media Release: BCSTA Statement on Barry Neufeld’s Comments About SOGI Policies
[Vancouver – October 24, 2017] Please see below a statement from BCSTA President Gordon Swan on Barry Neufeld’s Facebook post regarding SOGI policies and initiatives: “BCSTA does not support, nor agree
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Message of Support for SOGI Policies and Initiatives
[Vancouver, B.C, – September 22, 2017] – The British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) would like to express its full support for boards of education, the Ministry of Education and the
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Celebrating With Pride in Who You Are in Burnaby
Across the District, there are a variety of opportunities throughout the school year to celebrate diversity, inclusion and kindness.
Recognizing 20+ Years of Service
During election years trustees who have served 20 or more years on a board of education are recognized by the British Columbia School Trustee’s Association with an honorary life membership.
Something Awesome at Seymour Heights
Something Awesome is a Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) group of passionate students and two teacher leaders, Ms. Lane and Ms. Lusk, at Seymour Heights Elementary.