“I’m really interested in having these educators... be able to build networks and relationships, share strategies and resources for how to respond, combat these really anti-trans and limiting policies for educators.”

#SOGI #BCEd

https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/02/19/SOGI-Under-Attack-Educators/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial

SOGI Is Under Attack. Educators Say It’s Never Been More Needed | The Tyee

A gathering of queer, trans and allied educators at UBC promised networking and collaboration, but fostered love.

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The response to the #TumblerRidgeShooting from far-right media, online commentators and even an elected official in Canada is another dark example of how pervasive anti-trans misinformation has become, even in Canada.

Mel Woods writes. #bcpoli #bced

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2026/02/11/As-Tumbler-Ridge-Mourns-Anti-Trans-Misinfo-Spreads/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial

As Tumbler Ridge Mourns, Anti-Trans Misinfo Spreads | The Tyee

No good will come from the conservative rush to weaponize the shooter’s identity in this story.

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The response to the #TumblerRidgeShooting from far-right media, online commentators and even an elected official in Canada is another dark example of how pervasive anti-trans misinformation has become, even in Canada. Mel Woods writes. #bcpoli #bced

As Tumbler Ridge Mourns, Anti-...
As Tumbler Ridge Mourns, Anti-Trans Misinfo Spreads | The Tyee

No good will come from the conservative rush to weaponize the shooter’s identity in this story.

The Tyee

In many before- and after-school care programs, children have to transition to either a different space or a different building. But children in Seamless Day Kindergarten remain in the same familiar kindergarten classroom for the whole day. #BCEd

https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/02/05/BC-Program-Kindergarten-Less-Stressful-Ending/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial

A BC Program Made Kindergarten Less Stressful. Now, It’s Ending | The Tyee

Parents advocate to keep a program that adds an early childhood educator to the classroom.

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Politicians love to say youth are our future, but that doesn’t seem to stop their austerity measures from threatening higher education. Solomon Yi-Kieran writes. #bced #bcpoli #canpoli https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026/02/04/BC-Universities-Struggle-Students-Ready-Fight/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial
As BC’s Universities Struggle, Students Are Ready to Fight | The Tyee

A deep drop in international students has led to a funding crisis. Cuts can’t be the answer.

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I just registered for free webinar 'Last Child in the Street? Building the case for cities that truly put kids before cars' w Tim Gill. Hosted by @penalosag.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy Register at gpenalosa.ca/webinar/ #yyj #bced #bcpoli

“I didn’t know if it was a mosque or a church. It looked like both. I just wanted a connection.”

Over nearly three decades, the Carnegie Learning Centre has demonstrated what’s possible when a university reaches beyond its campus borders to partner with community service providers — and sticks to its commitment.

Michelle Stack and Suzanne Smythe write. #vanpoli #bced

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2026/01/26/Vital-Bridge-Higher-Ed-Downtown-Eastside/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial

A Vital Bridge Linking Higher Ed to the Downtown Eastside | The Tyee

When universities partner with underserved communities, both can win. The Carnegie Learning Centre is a model.

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During the 2024 provincial election, the NDP pledged to place a mental health counsellor in every public school in the province.

Over a year later, this pledge remains unfulfilled. Katie Hyslop reports. #bcpoli #bced

https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/01/16/How-School-Counsellors-Help-Kids-Through-Tough-Times/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial

How School Counsellors Help Kids Through Tough Times | The Tyee

Norberta Heinrichs on mental health, substance use and student and community needs. A Tyee Q&A.

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The Burnaby Public Library’s Board of Directors has approved funding to keep operating three employee inclusivity groups, following reporting in The Tyee that highlighted staff backlash against planned cuts.

Isaac Phan Nay reports. #bced

https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/01/08/Burnaby-Public-Library-DEI-Group-Cuts-Reversed/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial

Burnaby Public Library Will Reverse DEI Group Cuts | The Tyee

Staff were concerned about a plan to cancel three working groups devoted to making the library more inclusive.

The Tyee

Over a year after a provincial election put the spotlight on in-school support for students with disabilities, the NDP government has yet to fulfil its pledge to place an education assistant in every kindergarten to Grade 3 classroom.

Katie Hyslop reports. #bced

https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/12/22/Struggle-Support-Kids-Disabilities-BC-Classrooms/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial

The Struggle to Support Kids with Disabilities in BC’s Classrooms | The Tyee

Students are forced to miss school. EAs face stress and injuries. More training and outside help may be the answer.

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