The TyeeMay 7

The Vancouver School Board has nearly doubled the number of senior administrators it employs since 2014, while enrolment has increased by less than one per cent in the same period, a Tyee analysis reveals.

Katie Hyslop reports. #bced #vaned #vanpoli

https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/05/07/VSB-Increase-Management-Staff-Sparks-Criticism/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial

As Classroom Pressures Grow, VSB’s Increase in Management Staff Sparks Criticism | The Tyee

Highly paid school board staff and salaries have ballooned.

The Tyee
The TyeeMay 7
The Vancouver School Board has nearly doubled the number of senior administrators it employs since 2014, while enrolment has increased by less than one per cent in the same period, a Tyee analysis reveals. @[email protected] reports. #bced #vaned #vanpoli

As Classroom Pressures Grow, V...
As Classroom Pressures Grow, VSB’s Increase in Management Staff Sparks Criticism | The Tyee

Highly paid school board staff and salaries have ballooned.

The Tyee
The TyeeNov 22, 2024

A teacher who sits on one of the four Vancouver School Board standing committees says they are unable to effectively advocate for teachers at the district level because of how the board’s committee meetings are run. #VanEd #BCEd

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/11/22/Trustee-Takes-Aim-School-District-Meeting-Restrictions/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial

The TyeeSep 16, 2024

The number of teachers leaving has declined sharply over the last five years. #VanLab #VanEd

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/09/16/Third-VSB-Teachers-Plan-Leave/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial

A Third of VSB Teachers Say They Plan to Leave in the Next Five Years | The Tyee

The district superintendent notes the number of teachers leaving has declined sharply over the last five years.

The Tyee
The TyeeJun 13, 2024

School districts are growing, enrolment is up. And yet, trustees continue to face steep shortfalls.

How inflation is increasing district operating and capital costs. 🏫💰 #bced #vaned

https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/06/13/Enrolment-Up-BC-Schools-Budget-Cuts/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial

Enrolment Is Up. Why Are BC Schools Still Facing Budget Cuts? | The Tyee

As districts grow, trustees continue to face steep shortfalls — but low student numbers can no longer be blamed.

The Tyee
The TyeeNov 30, 2023

“My eldest has just started kindergarten, and I had hoped she would avoid her first police encounter for a good long while.”

Harrison Mooney writes.

#VanEd

https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2023/11/30/Police-Are-Returning-To-Schools-Why/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial

Police Are Returning to Schools. Why Are We Doing This? | The Tyee

We’re supposed to feel safer now. Somehow, I don’t.

The Tyee
The TyeeMay 3, 2023

Vancouver school district staff finally balanced the budget.

But the school board has rejected it, some citing complexity, insufficient time and lack of transparency. 💰🏫

#BCEd #VanEd

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/05/03/Delay-In-Vancouver-School-Board-Vote/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_content=050323-m&utm_campaign=editorial

The Vancouver School Board Budget Vote That Wasn’t | The Tyee

The delay comes after recent budget-related protests and a struggle to address deficits.

The Tyee
The TyeeApr 24, 2023

“I can confirm that the board has not initiated any new school closure processes.”

On April 19, school board chair Victoria Jung tweeted out a letter on behalf of the district denying closure rumours. Advocates aren’t convinced.

#BCEd #VanEd

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/04/24/School-Closures-In-Vancouver/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_content=042423-m&utm_campaign=editorial

Who’s Raising Concerns About School Closures in Vancouver? | The Tyee

The VSB says it won’t be shuttering sites this year. But one trustee says budget deficits put it on the horizon.

The Tyee
The TyeeDec 9, 2022

Sex ed, ParentsVoice BC, SOGI? 😕

What’s actually going on with sex ed in Vancouver schools? Akhila Menon explains. 🎒 #BCEd #VanEd

https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/12/09/Sex-Education-BC-Schools-Explainer/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_content=120922-m&utm_campaign=editorial

Sex Education in BC’s Schools: An Explainer | The Tyee

What and when do kids learn about contraception, consent, abortion, gender identity and more? A sex ed primer.

The Tyee
The TyeeNov 30, 2022

The Vancouver School board voted five to four to see police officers return to public schools. 🎒 #VanEd

https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/11/30/Vancouver-School-Board-Votes-Cops-Back-Schools/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_content=113022-m&utm_campaign=editorial

The Vancouver School Board Votes Cops Back into Schools | The Tyee

A divisive motion calling to work with the VPD to create a new School Liaison Officer program has passed.

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