Teachers shared so many great ideas regarding their Hopes and Dreams for public education. Their common passion and desire for a better future shone through. As we start a new school year, let’s continue to advocate for our students and public education. BC Teachers’ Federation IPE BC #bced

Just saying we are inclusive is not sufficient. Neither is leaving this important task only to the already stretched thin system. “…more resources, staff, professional development and compensation are needed to improve inclusive education in this province.” #bced

In 2006, Victoria trustee, John Young, took his case against fees in BC public schools to court and won. What happened next? Why are parents/caregivers still asked to pay fees? Read our latest blog post to find out more. #bced #PublicEdPublicGood #bcpoli instituteforpubliceducation.org/public-educati…

‘Cindy Dalglish, a Surrey parent whose daughter’s schedule at Salish Secondary will be affected, said the ministry is shifting the burden of overcrowding onto parents and teachers.’ ⁦Cindy Dalglish (she/her)⁩ ⁦The Vancouver Sun⁩ #bcpoli #bced 👇🏼 vancouversun.com/news/extended-…

"Teachers’ excitement and desire to continue comes from the collegiality and the opportunity to take control of their professional learning."This article addresses just one of the many issues in recruitment and retention but it does it well. #bced #cdned theconversation.com/letting-teache…

I call on Rachna Singh, David Eby and Katrine Conroy to immediately fund the shortfall for bussing so students with disabilities can get to school. School starts in 1 week. Don’t be the barrier to students getting their education. #bced #SurreyBC Surrey Schools

Thanks to The Current on CBC Radio for focusing on the serious teacher shortage across Canada and featuring teachers talking about the impact on teaching, learning and public education. #bced #bcpoli #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

While this session will deal with the undermining of education in the States, there are bound to be good lessons for those of us concerned with quality, inclusive, well-supported public schools in Canada as well. #bced #cdned #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood

Important points... Also wonder if this reported decline in achievement results is reflective of chronic underfunding relative to other provinces per IPE BC. Balancing graduation rates and educational quality timescolonist.com/opinion/commen… via Times Colonist Jerry Mussio #bced

Great panelist of GVTA members share their thoughts on challenges and opportunities ahead of a new school year All Points West Jason D'Souza cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

An enrolment surge is slated for BC’s public schools this fall. Recruiting staff, increasing support for students, and addressing overcrowding become more important than ever. #bced #bcpoli #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood instituteforpubliceducation.org/bc-public-scho…

At IPE/BC, we're really looking forward to this Labour Day celebration. We hope you'll come by our information booth to talk with us about public education. Many thanks to Vancouver & District Labour Council and NWDLC for including us. #bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood

We want you to know that we applaud all that you do in support of quality, inclusive, accessible public education, often under difficult conditions. You are deeply appreciated. #bced #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood

Thanks to The Tyee, Paul Simpson and Katie Hyslop for this excellent interview on the very important role that support staff play in BC public schools. Recruitment/retention of both support staff and teachers should be high priority! #bced #bcpoli #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood

Thoughts? vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/09/02/vsb… IPE BC #bced

Great day at the Vancouver & District Labour Council NWDLC Labour Day Celebration with IPE BC - lots of folks strongly supportive of public education. #bced BC Teachers’ Federation CUPE BC

"What if every school had a counsellor? What if they could say to each student who knocks, 'I’m so happy you’re here, I’m ready to listen,' rather than, 'I have to fill in for Grade 5 math again, I really hope you come back next week.'" bit.ly/4e9hXWh #bcpoli #bced

The teacher shortage disproportionately affects students with disabilities. We agree with BC Teachers’ Federation that a clearer, more ambitious plan is necessary to increase the number of teachers across the province. ow.ly/GUgj50TeWxW

About time! Fewer students are completing provincial assessments and so “the Fraser Institute will no longer publish the British Columbia Secondary Schools Report Card, which had been published since 1998.” fraserinstitute.org/sites/newsrele… IPE BC #bced

🤝 | #newfoundlandandlabrador In case you missed this, the federal government has announced that #newfoundland is the first province to announce an agreement to implement the #nationalschoolfoodprogram! As Children First Canada eloquently said, we ask that every province and