SD44’s Drag Club Breaks Down Barriers
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
Comox Valley Schools are Putting Reconciliation in Education District-Wide
School District 71 (Comox Valley) is the first district in Canada to sign-on with the Downie-Wenjack Legacy Schools Program. The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) Legacy School program is a
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Meetings, Motions and Shared Concerns on Vaping Dominate October
October is traditionally a busy month for the British Columbia School Trustees Association’s membership, with several events sprinkled throughout the month every year. The re-opening of schools after a short
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How Powell River is Utilizing Nature to Improve Mental Health
Interacting with nature boosts mental health, and School District 47 (Powell River) is investing in getting students in the woods, on the water and in the garden.
Meet Kelly Pollack, Executive Director of Focused Education Resources
What should districts know about Focused Education Resources? Focused Education Resources (FocusED) is a new not-for-profit organization created to support excellence in K-12 education in British Columbia. We provide support
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From the President’s Desk
Uy’skweyul. It is my pleasure to re-introduce our monthly newsletters for the 2019/20 school year. Each month through the school year, The Education Leader will highlight stories related to public
Orange Shirt Day 2019
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day, a day to recognize and remember the damage caused by Canada’s residential school system. Orange Shirt Day began in Williams Lake BC. The event
New Provincial Funds for SOGI Announced
BCSTA President Stephanie Higginson was on hand for a sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) education funding announcement in Burnaby September 7.
Trustee Study Highlights Importance of Local Information
A new study based on a survey of 140 BC trustees reveals that they often turn to local information sources available in their communities when making decisions.
A Summary of BCSTA’s 115th AGM
On April 25-28, close to 500 trustees, senior district staff, and others attended the 115th Annual General Meeting of the British Columbia School Trustees Association at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport