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.
Media Release: New Guide Available for School Trustee Election Candidates
[Vancouver, B.C. – March 31, 2022] A new guide for school trustee candidates is available from the BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA).
Information on Board Responsibility for Harassment-Free Work Environments
Questions have arisen regarding the Greater Victoria Board of Education’s decision to sanction two trustees by suspending them from their duties.
Advocacy: Funding for Education in Correctional Facilities
[Sent February 18, 2022] President Higginson to Ministers Farnworth and Whiteside: “School districts that provide education programs in correctional facilities continue to face additional cost pressures and staffing concerns as
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SD8 Makes Classrooms More Inclusive
This year, the SD8 International Program was fortunate to host a Grade 12 student from Italy at LV Rogers Secondary School (LVR). The student is blind, so the first job
Media Release: Budget Funds K-12 Enrollment Growth but Lacks Increases to Support Education Costs
[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.
Advocacy: Response to FNLC Letter on FSAs
[Sent February 9, 2022] President Higginson to Minister Whiteside: “We concur with the FNLC that there is much work to be done to improve educational outcomes for First Nations students
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Focusing on Cultural Awareness in SD27
In October and November, SD27 staff had the opportunity to take part in a cross-cultural workshop presented by elders and knowledge keepers at Esk’etemc.
Sa-Hali Students Explore Social Justice
Students in Sa-Hali Secondary School’s Social Justice Club in School District 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) created an amazing video on anti-racism, discrimination and allyship.
Surrey Launches Black Studies Course
The district is set to launch Black Studies 12, a new course exploring the rich and diverse history of Black peoples in B.C. and Canada, as well as the historical