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StrongStart BC centre focuses on First Nations culture

Education Minister George Abbott helped celebrate the official opening of the A.E. Perry StrongStart BC centre by reading to kids and their parents from a book of First Nations stories called Thanks to Animals and presenting a copy of the book to the centre. read more

Education Families Friday, February 3, 2012 9:15 AM

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Young B.C. authors published for Family Literacy Day

Thirty children and their families are marking Family Literacy Day in British Columbia today by celebrating their success as published authors in a book being distributed to public and school libraries throughout the province. read more

Education Friday, January 27, 2012 12:01 PM

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Haida Gwaii celebrates its first Aboriginal agreement: Traditional songs sung by Haida First Nation members opened a milestone event in the Haida Gwaii school district (SD 50) today, as representatives of the provincial government, school district and local bands signed their first Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement. read more; Education Multiculturalism Wednesday, February 22, 2012 1:15 PM
K-to-12 support staff agreements ratified: The BC Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) board of directors has ratified two-year collective agreements for support staff in 11 school districts under the government's 2010 net-zero mandate. read more; Economy Education Monday, February 20, 2012 11:00 AM
New StrongStart BC Centre opens doors to young learners: Education Minister George Abbott joined children, caregivers and staff for the official opening of the Senator Reid StrongStart BC Centre, where he read "No Sleep for the Sheep" to the kids. read more; Education Thursday, February 9, 2012 9:45 AM