The application comes as B.C.’s second week of the new school year comes to a close
Canadian Federation of Students says the fees are an added burden on young people
Move follows weeks of criticism from parents, the public
Wildfire smoke from the U.S. has led to very poor air quality for much of B.C.
BCTF worried about lack of face shields, remote learning option
Teacher pleaded guilty to sex-related charges involving a student
Experts say returning to class is important for children’s social and academic development
Advocates say they’d like to see school districts reaching out to families directly to build educational plans
Surrey to receive $13.2 million now, rest in January
Funds to be used to buy more personal protective equipment, increase capacity for remote learning
‘Like everybody, we’re all kind of winging plans’
The 12-week care kit by Calmversation Learning Foundation aims to support educators in easing students’ transition back to school
School districts will determine how the funds are used based on their needs
Union wants federal funding to be directed to reducing class size and remote learning options
Better ventilation, remote learning options and more teachers needed, Teri Mooring says
The Kootenay Columbia School District will not have full time classes the first week
Superintendent: We are doing everything we need to do to ensure the safety of our students and staff
B.C. will receive $242.36 million as part of the newly created Safe Return to Class fund
Bernard Trest and Gary Shuster say it’s ‘unconscionable’ to reopen schools without more risk mitigation
Additional $112M will go towards First Nations schools
