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Making Strides for Students: My Victoria Advocacy Experience

In late May, I travelled to Victoria with a team of BCSTA staff to discuss recent member motions and priorities with the Ministry of Education and Child Care.

Exploring Local Japanese History in Boundary

Students from Greenwood Elementary School in the Boundary School District have been exploring local histories and finding ways to honour the presence of Japanese culture in their community.

Burnaby’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Showcase Draws Record Numbers

A record number of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students from across the province came together for an event in Burnaby, where they shared their talents, competed, and connected with

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Trustee Spotlight: Winnie Morven-Hansen

Meet Winnie Morven-Hansen, board chair at the Nisga’a school district.

Safety First: Advocacy to Protect Schools from Disruptive Protests Pays Off!

Last fall I had the privilege of meeting with Premier David Eby to address the alarming rise in disruptive protests targeting schools across our province.

Advocacy Works! Hunger for Change Results in National School Food Program

News of a national school food program is proof that advocacy works!

Behind the Scenes: Insights from the Budget Lock-Up

Last week, I looked around a room where I was gathered with our education partners without internet access, having surrendered my cell phone moments earlier and been sworn to secrecy

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Surrey Safe Schools Liaison Recognized

One of our district’s Safe Schools liaisons has been named this year’s Rising Star at the inaugural DIVERSEcity Black Brilliance Awards. 

Abbotsford Celebrates Successful UFV Visit for Indigenous Students

The success of a recent initiative that brought together 100 Indigenous secondary students from across the Abbotsford School District with the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is being celebrated. 

qathet School District Hosts Cross Cultural Day

Every year, qathet School District’s elementary school students get to experience Cross Cultural Day, a half day program facilitated by the district’s Indigenous Education team and the Tla’amin Nation Community

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