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OPINION-EDITORIAL: Moving B.C.'s education system forward

Now that Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act, has been passed by the legislature, teachers' strike action will be suspended and a mediator will be appointed to work with the BC Teachers' Federation and the BC Public School Employers Association toward a negotiated agreement. read more

9:50 AM 03/19/2012

FACTSHEET: Support for low-income families and children

British Columbia's work to reduce poverty has provided low-income families with enhanced supports, read more

1:27 PM 02/28/2012

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Abbott welcomes inquiry into teacher bargaining process

Since being appointed Education Minister last March, I've had the pleasure of visiting 95 schools and half of the province's 60 school districts. I've met with hundreds of teachers, students, parents and administrators. read more

10:07 AM 02/10/2012

FACTSHEET: Teacher Union Ad Misses Mark

Feb. 1, 2012 Ministry of Education The teachers' union is running an advertisement claiming that "B.C. has 12,000 overcrowded classrooms..." The reality is that 95 per cent of public school classes in B.C. had 30 or fewer students, and... read more

11:45 AM 02/01/2012

FACTSHEET: Back to school tips

Back to School Tips read more

2:27 PM 01/04/2012

FACTSHEETS: School District profiles

School District profiles read more

2:09 PM 01/04/2012

FACTSHEET: Education at a glance

Education at a glance:... read more

11:12 AM 12/20/2011

OPINION-EDITORIAL: B.C.'s plan for education transformation

B.C.'s plan for education transformation: read more

4:10 PM 10/13/2011

FACTSHEET: Nutrition tips for back to school

Science says that well-nourished children learn better, behave better and feel better, so ensuring that snacks and lunches are nutritious is important. read more

1:50 PM 08/30/2011

FACTSHEET: Back to school tips for healthy, active students

VICTORIA - Students are more likely to succeed if they are healthy and active. With families preparing for the start of school, here are some tips to encourage healthy eating and an active lifestyle:Parents of Primary Students:Include a variety of... read more

1:45 PM 08/30/2011