Advocacy: School Life Cycle Funding
[Sent March 31, 2021] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “This paper was written by BCSTA’s Capital Working Group with input from every board of education in B.C. The report, endorsed
Advocacy: Moving Forward After COVID-19
[Sent March 10, 2021] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “This short report, written by BCSTA in conjunction with member boards, addresses areas that boards of education feel we will need
Advocacy: COVID-19 Vaccine Priority in Public Education
[Sent March 3, 2021] President Higginson to Ministers Dix and Whiteside: “Boards of education believe it is critical that the provincial government prioritize public education workers in the weeks ahead
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Advocacy: Action on Anti-Black Racism
[Sent February 10, 2021] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “Boards across our province are actively doing important work in these areas, and we call on you for additional support in
Advocacy: Timelier Response from Teacher Regulation Branch
[Sent February 10, 2021] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “It was once again acknowledged during our most recent Provincial Council meeting that current wait times contribute to recruitment and retention
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Advocacy: Educational Programming in Correctional Facilities
[Sent February 10, 2021] President Higginson to Ministers Farnworth and Whiteside: “If the desired outcome of rehabilitation is to have individuals re-enter society equipped to function as contributing members of
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Advocacy: Safe Routes to Schools and Active Transportation
[Sent February 3, 2021] President Higginson to Ministers Fleming and Whiteside: “By focusing on addressing options aimed at students, we will also see further benefits related to the strategy come
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Advocacy: Funding for Trades
[Sent February 3, 2021] President Higginson to Ministers Kang and Whiteside: “Working in trades is a desirable career opportunity for many of B.C.’s young people, and we must lessen barriers
Advocacy: Public Sector Executive Wage Freeze
[Sent February 3, 2021] President Higginson to Minister Robinson: “While we certainly appreciate the financial impact that COVID-19 has on British Columbia’s budget, we also wish to highlight the success
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Advocacy: Review of Provincial Council Motions and Priorities
[Sent December 11, 2020] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “We are certainly looking forward to working with you and your staff to advance initiatives of common interest and to tackle
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