Pilot Girls in Trades Program a Success
A unique program at Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) encourages young women to consider a career path in the trades through hands-on learning. The Careers Technical Center (CTC) in School
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A unique program at Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) encourages young women to consider a career path in the trades through hands-on learning. The Careers Technical Center (CTC) in School
This year, BCSTA is offering up to three scholarships of $500 each to graduating public-school students who have shown exemplary citizenship in their school and community.
Xe’ xe’ smun’eem: Our Sacred Children is a mini-documentary from the Cowichan Valley School District. A year in the making, the video focuses on the amazing work happening throughout the
If there is one thing to know as a school leader, it’s that there is more than one thing to know. Back in the 1800s, when public schools first were
Continue Reading “School Board Work is Not for the Faint of Heart”
School trustees from all 60 boards of education in BC came together and made their concerns heard this past October at the BCSTA Provincial Council meeting in Vancouver. It was
BCSTA’s Indigenous Education Committee will present Sgaawaay K’uuna (Edge of the Knife) at this year’s Trustee Academy. Edge of the Knife is inspired by Gaagiixit, a traditional Haida legend, and
Continue Reading “IEC Presents Groundbreaking Haida Film at Academy”
A new generation of Greasers are getting an adrenaline rush at Windsor Secondary – while breaking stereotypes. Student Kaitlyn Clark grips the steering wheel of the white 1980 Camaro Z28, one
[Victoria, B.C. – November 14, 2019] New regulations and resources designed to take action against youth vaping are a positive step in the right direction say B.C.’s school trustees. “Vaping is
Continue Reading “Media Release: Trustees Celebrate New Regulations Targeting Teen Vaping”
[Sent November 7, 2019] President Higginson to Federal Minister of Health Petitpas Taylor, BC Minister of Health Dix and BC Minister of Education Fleming: “The motion was passed unanimously by BCSTA’s
Continue Reading “Advocacy: Vape Awareness and Vape Cessation Resources for Youth”
[Received Oct 28, 2019] Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier James to President Higginson: “As you may be aware, a ministerial order was issued in April 2019 by the Minister of Education
Continue Reading “Advocacy: Funding for Menstrual Product Dispensers – Response”