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Advocacy works.
The BCSTA elevates the voice of democratically elected school trustees
and ensures their advocacy continues to make an impact.
See this in action and in the news and learn more about why public education matters.
Fraser Valley News
BC School Trustees Appoints New Board of Directors at Annual General Meeting – Includes Chilliwack’s Chair David Swankey
Education News Canada
BCSTA Appoints New Board of Directors at Annual General Meeting
Vancouver Sun
Opinion: The urgent need for AEDs in B.C. schools
Education News Canada
BCSTA Provides New Resource for School Boards to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities and Diverse Abilities
Vancouver Sun
B.C. school trustees call for action as climate emergencies intensify
The Williams Lake Tribune
BCSTA calls for region-specific responses to climate change
The Source Castlegar
The BCSTA Calls for Action on Climate Change in Schools: New Report on Achieving CleanBC Emissions Targets
Global News
Canadian principals are spending more time managing substance use in schools: study
The Indo-Canadian Voice
BCSTA calls for urgent action on substance use , overdose response in schools
The Rossland Telegraph
The BCSTA Calls for Urgent Action on Substance Use and Overdose Response in B.C. Schools
BCEd Access Society
BCEdAccess Extends their Gratitude to the BCSTA
Fraser Valley News
REACTION – BC School Trustees Association Provides New Resource for School Boards to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities and Diverse Abilities
Learn. Develop. Succeed. (LDS)
Cautious Celebration: New Resource to Improve Outcomes for Students with Diverse Abilities
BC Today
Teachers and trustees weigh in on platforms
Vancouver Sun
B.C. Election: Grading the political parties on their education promises
CBC Radio
Carolyn Broady Discusses Education with CBC Radio Kelowna (at 35:40)
The Rocky Mountain Goat
School Trustees Association advocating for bursary to reduce teacher shortages
Fraser Valley News
OPINION – BC School Trustees Assn – Advocates for Public Education as a Central Focus in the 2024 Election
CBC Daybreak
A father, a teacher and a school trustee explain why they're frustrated with the lack of attention on education this election
The Indo-Canadian Voice
BCSTA advances advocacy efforts ahead of election with key issues addressed to officials
City News
B.C. schools need massive investment for repairs, upgrades: trustees
The Rocky Mountain Goat
$9B necessary for repairs in B.C. schools: report
CKPG Today
“Barely keeps us afloat:” more provincial funding needed for SD57 schools