Education

Honourable Jennifer Whiteside
Honourable Jennifer Whiteside
Read BioContact
Email: EDUC.Minister@gov.bc.ca
Education
Enhanced safety measures for K-12 schools

Enhanced safety measures and $121.2 million in federal funding are on the way, as the Province continues to strengthen health and safety plans in K-12 schools to keep students, teachers and staff safe during the pandemic.
Read More
K-12 schools supported by regional COVID-19 rapid response teams
Six regional COVID-19 rapid response teams are now in place to support K-12 schools and school districts with safety plans and exposure assessments.
Read More
Compensation fund opens for those impacted by incorrect exam results
The compensation fund is accepting applications online for students who can demonstrate losses or expenses that arose from the June 2019 provincial Grade 12 exam tabulation errors.
Read More
Joint statement on Pink Shirt Day
Premier John Horgan, Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education, and Carol Todd, parent and founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy Society, have released the following statement to mark Pink Shirt Day:
Read More
Seismic upgrades give Burnaby students safer schools
Students and staff will be safer in Burnaby schools, thanks to accelerated investments in seismic upgrades and replacements that are complete or underway at four local schools.
Read More
Media Contacts
Alternate: Meribeth Burton