Boards at Work

BCSTA’s newest publication, Boards at Work, was created to provide you with success stories that highlight the important contributions boards of education have in supporting our province’s students and the public education system that serves them.

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Empowering Voices: Kootenay Lake’s Advocacy on Education in the 2024 Election

October 17, 2024

By BCSTA

In a time when the future of education hangs in the balance, the Kootenay Lake School District is shining as a beacon of hope and proactive leadership. The Board of

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Welcome Back to a New School Year

September 4, 2024

By BCSTA

On behalf of the British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA), President Carolyn Broady extends a warm welcome to students, staff, parents, and trustees as we embark on a new school

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Making Strides for Students: My Victoria Advocacy Experience

June 27, 2024

By BCSTA

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

May 29, 2024

By BCSTA

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

May 2, 2024

By BCSTA

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

May 2, 2024

By BCSTA

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

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

April 29, 2024

By BCSTA

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

April 9, 2024

By BCSTA

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

Behind the Scenes: Insights from the Budget Lock-Up

February 28, 2024

By BCSTA

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

February 8, 2024

By BCSTA

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

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