Education Minister Peter Fassbender will appoint an independent special advisor to review, evaluate and make recommendations aimed at helping the recently elected Vancouver Board of Education to balance its budget, reduce overhead and find administrative effiencies, while protecting and enhancing resources for students.

For more than a decade, government has been making schools safer from earthquakes to protect students and staff. In fact, so far, we've spent over $2 billion dollars.

Twenty-four B.C. school districts are sharing $5 million for energy projects like lighting upgrades, boiler replacements, solar panels and electric vehicles under the Carbon Neutral Capital Program (CNCP).

British Columbia has one of the best education systems in the world - our students consistently rank near the top in international assessments.

Minister of Education Peter Fassbender issued the following statement in recognition of Safer Internet Day.

For nearly 30 years, students in B.C. have been able to earn scholarships and awards to help continue their studies beyond high school.

For British Columbia to remain a leading jurisdiction on the international stage, our education system must be innovative and flexible to respond to the unique needs of students in a rapidly changing world.