BC Gov News

Hundreds of students in Richmond will be better protected from the effects of an earthquake, with seismic mitigation approved for Mitchell Elementary school.

The nomination deadline for the 2019 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education has been extended to April 30.

The B.C. government is building 50 new playgrounds in 34 school districts this year, delivering healthier, more accessible learning environments for kids, while reducing pressure on parents to fundraise, announced Rob Fleming, Minister of Education.

Students, parents, educators, law enforcement and local partners in 12 B.C. communities will immediately begin receiving additional support and training opportunities to help at-risk kids get off the pathway to gun and gang violence, with a $1.12-million investment from the Province.

Government leaders joined together with students and education advocates to introduce new online safety sessions to help support and protect students against cyberbullying.

Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy and climate solutions.

A safer school is on the way for Braefoot Elementary school students, with seismic upgrades approved to begin this summer.