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📰 NEWS: The BCSTA Provides New Resource for School Boards to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities and Diverse Abilities. 🔗 Read the full media release to learn more: bit.ly/4hhu055 🔗 Access the full report here: bit.ly/4kYDsNN #bced #bcpoli #bctrustees #bcschools

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Current CEO Trevor Davies and former CEO Suzanne Hoffman have been developing a new education program called the "Trustee Leadership Program" and were pleased to pilot the first session with the Langley Board of Education this week. #Bced #Bcpoli #BCtrustees

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This past weekend, the BCSTA attended the Vancouver Island branch meeting. It was an inspiring weekend with presentations on community services, school food programs, cyber security, and more. The BCSTA looks forward to continued collaboration in supporting students and school communities. #Bced

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Last week, the BCSTA attended the Partner Liaison Meeting with the Ministry of Education and Child Care, which provided key updates on government and ministry initiatives. Thank you to all presenters for a day of valuable insights, collaboration, and professional development! #Bced

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The recently announced $39.4 million in federal funding will enhance school food programs at more than 1,000 schools across B.C. Carolyn Broady, President of the BC School Trustees Association, spoke with CBC to express her support for the funding. Learn more: bit.ly/3Du2407 #Bced #SchoolFood

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BCSTA president, Carolyn Broady, was pleased to be invited today to the official announcement of the bilateral agreement on school food that will enable British Columbia to enhance school food programs for up to 90,000 kids in just over 1,000 schools across the province this year. #Bced #Bcpoli

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Today, the BCSTA and its Board of Directors hosted Board Chair Day, where school board chairs from across the province gathered to discuss the important advocacy efforts led by BCSTA’s working groups and committees. #Bced #Bcpoli

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Carolyn Broady, President of the BCSTA, was honoured to represent the organization at today’s 2025 Budget Lockup. 🔗 Read the full president's statement here: bit.ly/3QOtf8E #Bced #Bcpoli #BudgetBC2025

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🌄 A warm thank you to the Okanagan Skaha School District and Superintendent Todd Manuel for hosting the BCSTA Thompson Okanagan Spring Branch meeting in Penticton this past weekend! #Bced

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🩷 The BCSTA proudly wears pink today to support #PinkShirtDay, a day dedicated to advocating against bullying, promoting kindness, and fostering safer student environments. Together, let’s work towards a future where bullying is no longer tolerated. #Bced #Bcpoli

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🚨 Hiring Alert 🚨 Our partner organization, the Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA), is hiring a National Executive Director to lead the way in advancing education across Canada! 🌍📚 🔗 To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please visit: bit.ly/3QBJMwG #Bced #Bcpoli

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The BCSTA’s Legislative Committee has been hard at work for the past two days reviewing the motions that will be put forth at the #AGM2025 this April. 💼✍️ It’s an exciting time as the BCSTA prepares to make meaningful changes and advocate for improvements in education! 📚 #Bced #Bcpoli

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This past Saturday, the BCSTA held its Provincial Council, providing an opportunity for K-12 leaders to engage in meaningful debates about the future of education in our province and to vote on motions that will help guide the organization’s work moving forward. #Bced

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Yesterday, board chairs and superintendents from around the province joined the BCSTA, Minister of Education and Child Care Lisa Beare and Minister of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma, for an important discussion on infrastructure and capital funding for school districts. #Bced #Bcpoli

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A sincere thank you to the Coquitlam School Board for hosting the BCSTA Metropolitan Branch AGM this afternoon. It was a great opportunity for trustees from across the metropolitan school districts to come together and discuss important matters that support the betterment of K-12 education. #Bced

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Yesterday, Trevor Davies, CEO of the BCSTA, was joined by the Minister of Education and Child Care @lisabeare.bsky.social at the opening of the First Session of the #BCLeg 43rd Parliament #ThroneSpeech. #BCLegislature #Bcpoli #Bced

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🌱 The BCSTA's Climate Action Working Group urges B.C. school boards across the province to integrate climate action into their governance and strategic priorities. 🔗 Read the full report here to learn more: bit.ly/4aYVnQ4 #ClimateAction #CleanBC #Bced #Bcpoli

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🌄 🌳 This past weekend, members of the BCSTA team traveled to Prince George where school trustees gathered to focus on building connections, advocacy, and emergency management. A sincere thank you to the Prince George School District for hosting this meaningful event! #Bced #Bcpoli

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🚨 📰 NEWS: In a new media release, the BCSTA highlights the pressing need for a unified, province-wide response to substance use and overdose situations in B.C. public schools, an urgent issue that demands immediate attention and action. 🖇️ Learn more: bit.ly/4hgw7qF #Bced #Bcpoli

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Thank you to the Canadian School Boards Association for hosting the Board of Directors meeting this week in beautiful Montreal! It was an opportunity for BCSTA Vice-President, Tracy Loffler, to connect with partner organizations and engage in meaningful discussions! #Bced #Bcpoli

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Last Friday, the BCSTA had its first meeting with Parliamentary Secretary for Childcare, Rohini Arora. PS Arora shared her key priorities from the recent mandate letter and led a meaningful discussion with the BCSTA board about regional perspectives on child care. #Bced #Bcpoli

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Today, school trustees and school board members gathered at the BC Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) Annual General Meeting. Our Vice-President, Tracy Loffler, was honoured to attend and speak on behalf of the organization. #Bced #Bcpoli

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🌍✨ Stable Funding for Climate Action: A Critical Need ✔️Sustainable and predictable funding is the backbone of climate action in schools. ✔️School boards need to integrate sustainability into all long-term capital planning. 🔗 Read our report to learn more: bcsta.org/news/reports/ #Bced #Bcpoli

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🚨The Synopsis of Gender-Based and Sexualized Violence Policies is a resource that can guide school boards toward adopting essential policies. - Empower students - Educate staff - Foster a culture of respect & accountability 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/3CtmRjM #Bced #Bcpoli

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🧧🎉 Jen Mezei, a BCSTA Board of Directors member, was honoured to attend the Premier's annual Lunar New Year luncheon. The BCSTA is proud to have Jen represent our organization at this meaningful occasion and celebrating cultural diversity! #LunarNewYear #CommunityCelebration #Bced

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Yes, kudos to Queen Elizabeth Secondary students for being great ambassadors inside and drumming up enthusiasm outside with banners and good cheer, as well as staff and admin for their help organizing along with the students. And thanks to all the donors! Nice to see Mayor Locke there as well.

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A sincere thank you to the Chilliwack School District for hosting the BCSTA Fraser Valley Branch AGM last night. The BCSTA looks forward to the positive outcomes that will result from these collaborative efforts. #EducationLeaders #K-12 #Bced

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✨ Today is the #InternationalDayofEducation! Let’s celebrate the transformative power of education and the dedicated people who make it possible. Together, we shape a brighter future for all. 📚💡 #bced

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🏫 🤝 Check out our recent advocacy letter to the Ministers of Health, Children and Family Development expressing concerns about the accessibility of Foundry BC services for youth, especially in rural, remote, and underserved areas of our province. 🖇️ bit.ly/4hrbpnM #Bced #BellLetsTalk

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On September 17, 2024 the BCSTA, on behalf of member boards of education, wrote to Deputy Minister Richards to advocate for the inclusion of school districts in emergency management communications related to evacuation orders and alerts.

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📰 NEWS: The BCSTA Featured in @vancouversun.bsky.social and Calls for Action as Climate Emergencies Intensify. 🔗 Read the full article here to learn more: bit.ly/3PHdkso #ClimateAction #Sustainability #BCSTA #ClimateEmergency #FutureReady #Bced

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📰 NEWS: BCSTA Featured in the Williams Lake Tribune! 🔊 Learn more about how BCSTA calls for region-specific responses to climate change in school districts: bit.ly/3Cecosu #BCSTA #ClimateAction #Bced

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Our President, Carolyn Broady, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her contributions to public education in British Columbia. #bced

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BCSTA’s Rural and Remote Network invited the Association of BC Deans of Education (ABCDE) to their meeting earlier this week to discuss and share strategies for teacher recruitment and retention in rural and remote communities. 🍎🏞️✏️ #bced #TeacherRecruitment

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Today, Carolyn Broady, President of the British Columbia School Trustees Association, is pleased to acknowledge the release of the new mandate letter for the Minister of Education and Child Care. 🖇️ Read the Official President’s Statement Here: bit.ly/42ovIxA #bcpoli #bced

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📰 The BCSTA Calls for Action on Climate Change in Schools: New Report on Achieving CleanBC Emissions Targets. 🖇️ Read the full media release here: bit.ly/4am3dm9 #ClimateAction #CleanBC #SustainableSchools #ClimateLeadership #GreenFuture #Bced

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BCSTA’s Comprehensive School Health Working Group has released a new report, "One Province, One Plan: Substance and Overdose Safety in B.C. Schools," which provides a framework for addressing substance use and overdose policies in B.C.'s public schools. 🔗Learn more: bcsta.org/news/reports/

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🌱The BCSTA developed a Climate Action Working Group to explore how school districts can meet the #CleanBC goal of reducing emissions by 50% by 2030. Read the full report here: bcsta.org/news/reports/ ✅ Sustainable funding ✅ Leadership & collaboration with provincial ministries ✅ Clear policies

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BCSTA’s Board of Directors, senior staff, and CEO Trevor Davies had a productive meeting with Education Minister, Lisa Beare and ministry staff today, discussing shared priorities and opportunities to align our strategic plan with her vision as Minister of Education and Child Care.

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🌲⛰️ Find out what makes teaching in BC so special with @makeafuture.bsky.social the go-to source for educational careers across the province. #bced #MakeAFuture ➡️ Discover more about life as a teacher in BC here: www.makeafuture.ca/resources/wh...

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❄️🌲 As school districts in B.C. head into winter break, we want to wish you a joyful and safe holiday season! As we reflect on 2024, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all school trustees and education partners for their unwavering dedication to advocating for students across the province.

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🚀 We’re excited to launch our official page on Blue Sky and connect with you all in this dynamic space! Since 1905, the BCSTA has been dedicated to serving and supporting public boards of education and trustees across B.C. 🔗To learn more about our organization, please visit: bcsta.org #Bced

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