Prince George area families are being encouraged to attend an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, to share their ideas on how to transform rural education in British Columbia.

Fraser Valley families are being encouraged to attend an open house on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, to share their ideas on how to transform rural education in British Columbia.

Parents in the Kamloops-Thompson area can mark Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, on their calendars to share their thoughts on student progress reporting, including report cards.

Reading, learning and playing together is what next week is all about for British Columbia families.

North Island parents can mark Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, on their calendars to share their thoughts on student progress reporting, including report cards.

Parents in Surrey and surrounding areas can mark Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, on their calendars to share their thoughts on student progress reporting, including report cards.

Parents in the Fraser Valley can mark Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, on their calendars to share their thoughts on student progress reporting, including report cards.

Students have returned to their classroom this past week to continue learning the skills they need to succeed in our changing world.

As students, parents and teachers settle back into their routines after the winter break, the Ministry of Education is reminding everyone of the Province’s new curriculum,  designed to set students up for success in today’s changing world.

B.C. students will soon benefit from an agreement reached with the BCTF to provide school districts with $50 million to immediately begin hiring teachers and improve student supports.