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Monday, August 28, 2017 10:00 AM
As a parent with young children, I know first-hand the important role our schools play in the lives of kids, families and communities. I see my kids’ growing excitement as a new school year approaches and ask, will the year ahead help them grow as caring human beings and develop the skills they need for the future? As your new Minister of Education, I’ll do everything I can to make sure it does for all children and families.
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Tuesday, August 8, 2017 9:11 AM
The British Columbia government is eliminating tuition fees on Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Learning (ELL) programs, opening the door for tens of thousands of people to upgrade their education and skills every year.
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Thursday, August 3, 2017 1:00 PM
Saying it’s time to restore the voice of Vancouver parents and citizens in how their schools are run, Education Minister Rob Fleming has announced a board of education byelection for Oct. 14, 2017.
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Wednesday, April 5, 2017 10:10 AM
Students, families and residents in rural B.C. communities will benefit from a $3.4-million boost under the Rural Education Enhancement Fund (REEF) to ensure 11 schools remain open.
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Wednesday, April 5, 2017 9:47 AM
A new smartphone and tablet-friendly website will provide interactive information about student outcomes to make it easier for parents and students, as well as school districts, to understand and use information that will enhance education for students.
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017 10:30 AM
Three programs promoting healthy eating and access to local fruit and vegetables for lower-income families, seniors and young students are receiving a combined $3 million to continue their successful programs.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017 10:30 AM
Students throughout the province, even those living in the most isolated areas, now have access to high-speed Internet in the classroom to support their learning and development as the Next Generation Network (NGN) nears completion.
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Thursday, March 23, 2017 1:00 PM
Government is providing school districts with a total of $95 million to help them extend the life of their facilities, put new supplies in classrooms and buy new school buses.
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Thursday, March 16, 2017 9:15 AM
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More than 60,000 B.C. children will have an additional $1,200 towards their post-secondary education by the end of March, as a result of government’s contribution to the B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant (BCTESG).
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017 12:00 PM
The Province is investing $2 million to enhance the recruitment and retention of teachers and other qualified education sector professionals to rural schools.
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