BCSTA Advocacy
With a mission to represent the democratically elected school boards across British Columbia, we are dedicated to amplifying priority K-12 issues. Our advocacy initiatives are designed to work with trustees and school districts, push for meaningful changes and maintain momentum on critical issues. These efforts significantly influence government policies and decisions affecting K-12 students. Through strategic engagement with policymakers and raising public awareness, BCSTA ensures that the voices of local boards of education are impactful and that our concerns drive substantial progress.
Members can access all of BCSTA’s Advocacy Resources on the Portal
Recent Advocacy
BCSTA Brings Voice of School Trustees to Legislature During Advocacy Days
Provincial advocacy event connects education priorities province-wide with government decision-makers VANCOUVER, B.C. – November 5, 2025 – The British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) Board
BCSTA Statement on Drug Use Prevention Education in Schools Act (Bill M 213)
The British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) represents the boards of education that govern British Columbia’s 60 public school districts, serving over 550,000 students. The
Minister of Education and Childcare Responds to BCSTA AGM 2025 Motions
The BCSTA has received a response from Minister Lisa Beare addressing six key motions presented at BCSTA AGM 2025. Key Highlights: Post-Secondary Transition RatesClimate Change
Statement from BCSTA President on Provincial Childcare Announcement
I am excited to share the news from today’s provincial announcement about childcare in British Columbia. On behalf of the British Columbia School Trustees Association,
BCSTA Advocacy Recognized in the 2026 Budget Consultation Report
The BCSTA is proud to share the results of our coordinated advocacy for Provincial Budget 2026. In May, BCSTA delivered a formal presentation to the
Together for Public Education: BCSTA President Statement
Together for Public Education:
BCSTA President Statement
Advocacy in Action: Creation of a Climate Change and Sustainability Curriculum
Good day, Minister, Subject: Creation of a climate change and sustainability curriculum The British Columbia School Trustees Association is a champion of good governance practicesamong
Advocacy in Action: Request to Review the Reporting Thresholds Applied in the Annual Statement of Financial Information (SOFI)
Good day, Minister, Subject: Request to review the reporting thresholds applied in the annual Statement ofFinancial Information (SOFI) The British Columbia School Trustees Association is
Advocacy: Request to Revise the Post-Secondary Institute Transition Rate Criteria to Include Students Enrolled in BC Public School Districts
Good day, Minister, Subject: Request to revise the Post-Secondary Institute Transition Rate criteria to includestudents enrolled in BC public school districts The British Columbia School
Advocacy Archive
BCSTA has a long history of advocating to address needs identified by member boards of education.
Find more examples of our advocacy work in our advocacy archive.