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
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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.
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
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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.
“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
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Police Are Returning to Schools. Why Are We Doing This? | The Tyee
We’re supposed to feel safer now. Somehow, I don’t.
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
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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.
“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
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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.
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 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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