Cleaner air, reduced energy consumption and lower operating costs are some of the benefits to come from mechanical upgrades at Fort Nelson Secondary School.

The Ministry of Education announced the formation of a provincial advisory group to review the B.C. provincial student assessment program.

Aiden is seven years old, and at the beginning of the school year last fall his family was worried about his reading. Now, because of his teacher's expertise in literacy, Aiden is excited to read - especially books about Star Wars.

The B.C. government is providing Decoda Literacy Solutions with a $1 million grant to support the organization's literacy outreach programs in communities throughout British Columbia.

British Columbia has a great education system. We have skilled teachers and high levels of student achievement. But as good as it is - education must keep pace with a rapidly changing world.

Education is a key issue for many British Columbian families, and our government shares this priority. Our goal is to offer the best education possible for our young people.

Despite a significant projected decline in the number of students, the B.C. government is maintaining total K-12 funding for school operating grants at $4.725 billion for 2013-14.

Parents have some great ideas on improving parental engagement in education, and a new website that makes it easier for families to learn about B.C. schools is now just a mouse-click away.