In a ceremony at Government House, Premier John Horgan provided awards to winners of the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education, which recognize exceptional teachers, support staff and administrators throughout the province.

The Province is helping make back-to-school more affordable for students and their families who are struggling with rising costs of living due to global inflation.

More students in grades 11 and 12 will be able to earn both high school and post-secondary credits toward careers in early childhood education with the introduction of 30 new dual-credit programs at school districts throughout B.C.

More early childhood educators (ECEs) are furthering their education goals with financial support from the ECE Education Support Fund.

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education and Child Care, has released the following statement in celebration of graduation week:

More than 7,000 B.C students will have access to new, safe and accessible playgrounds as the Province invests in the Playground Equipment Program (PEP) for the fifth year in a row to support healthy and active lifestyles.

Premier John Horgan and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education, have released the following statement to mark Pink Shirt Day: