BC Gov News

More at-risk students will get the supports they need to get off the path to gang life through the expansion of the Erase (expect respect and a safe education) school-based gang and gun violence prevention program.

Students at West Sechelt Elementary school will soon be out of portables and have a better learning experience with six brand-new classrooms.

The Office of the Commissioner for Teacher Regulation has released its annual report, which includes a statistical review of educator-related complaints, reports and investigations from 2018-19.  

Another six K-12 support staff agreements have been ratified by local unions, school districts and the BC Public School Employers’ Association board of directors under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.

A $2-million provincewide investment in school-based student mental health will help ensure kids can access support when they need it and that they feel safe and connected at school.

Education Savings Week is from Nov. 18 to 22, 2019.

Students at three Richmond elementary schools are benefiting from new playgrounds that encourage active learning and healthy lifestyles.