The Early Literacy Screening Tools Resource is now available. This resource includes information for school districts on evidence-based early literacy screening tools that are commercially available and the criteria that locally developed screening tools must meet. As part of the ministry mandate to ensure that BC’s early interventions for children struggling with literacy are the …
Premier David Eby has declared tomorrow, Friday, May 2, 2025, an official day of remembrance and mourning for the victims of the Lapu Lapu tragedy, providing the people of British Columbia an opportunity to come together, grieve the loss of innocent lives and recognize the contributions the victims made to their communities and the province. …
It was with shock and deep sadness that we learned of the tragic event during the Lapu Lapu Block Party in Vancouver on April 26. Our hearts go out to those directly impacted, their families and loved ones, and their communities, as well as to those who witnessed this horrific incident. You would have received an …
After a courageous battle against cancer, former BC Premier John Horgan died in Victoria this morning at age 65. Please see this statement from Premier David Eby on Mr. Horgan’s passing. On a personal note, I had the privilege to work alongside Premier Horgan starting my first day in government and throughout his time in …
In memory of the late Mazina Giizhik (Murray Sinclair), O.C., Senator Pursuant to British Columbia’s policy on half-masting, the Canadian flag at the Parliament Buildings in Victoria will be flown at half-mast in memory of the late Mazina Giizhik (Murray Sinclair), O.C., Senator, who passed away on November 4, 2024. The Canadian flag will be …
FOR ACTION Back to School Letters and Public Statement from Minister Singh Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, issued the following statement as students return to school. Minister Singh would also like to wish everyone in the K-12 system a great start to the 2024/25 school year. Please ask your principals to share …
This morning, Access Zones around K-12 public and independent schools were re-established through the Safe Access to Schools Regulation to protect students, staff and families from disruptive and harmful protest activities at schools. On May 16, 2024, the Safe Access to Schools Act was passed, giving government the ability to establish access zones around K-12 …
As discussed in today’s call with Superintendents, Secretary Treasurers and District Leads of Indigenous Education, links to the new Ministerial Order and Implementation of IECs PowerPoint have been posted to the ministry’s website to support effective implementation of Indigenous Education Councils (IECs). A Question and Answers document will be coming in the July 5th DM …
This afternoon, government introduced Bill 22: Safe Access to Schools Act in the B.C. Legislature. This legislation is designed to protect students, staff, and families from disruptive and harmful protest activities at schools to preserve safe access to education. Bill 22 is currently being considered in the Legislature and is not yet law. No access …
