Collection of recent BCSTA media releases and public relations materials.
[Victoria, B.C. – February 22, 2024] Despite some positives, today’s budget overlooks pressing needs in B.C.’s public education system. Funding to ease enrolment pressures and escalating costs facing families are
Continue Reading “Media Release: Mixed Results for Public Schools in B.C.’s 2024 Budget”
[Victoria, B.C. – February 28, 2023] Increased capital spending and expanded school food program funding announced today are welcome investments for our public school communities but do little to address
Continue Reading “Media Release: Provincial Budget Doesn’t Address the Needs of K-12 Students”
[Vancouver, B.C. – October 17, 2022] One hundred and fifty eight new school trustees will be joining boards of education across B.C., according to an analysis of preliminary election results
Continue Reading “Media Release: Election Delivers 158 New Trustees to B.C.’s Boards of Education”
[September 16, 2022] The Ministry of Education and Child Care and K-12 education partners have provided a statement on support for SOGI.
[Vancouver, B.C. – March 31, 2022] A new guide for school trustee candidates is available from the BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA).
[Victoria, B.C. – February 22, 2022] Today’s provincial budget continues to fund enrollment growth in the K-12 sector but falls short of covering increased education costs for districts.
[Vancouver, B.C. – May 5, 2021] Suzanne Hoffman is the new incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA).
[Victoria, B.C. – April 20, 2021] Boards of education are pleased that K-12 education continues to be a priority for government but are concerned that funds announced today will only
[Vancouver, B.C. – November 27, 2020] – Recent social media comments by Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld are unacceptable and inexcusable said BC School Trustees Association President Stephanie Higginson.
[Victoria, B.C. – February 18, 2020] Once again, today’s provincial budget has delivered another year of stable and predictable funding for B.C.’s 60 public school districts. The British Columbia School
Continue Reading “Media Release: School Trustees Pleased Education Remains a B.C. Budget Priority”
