Starting January 2026, child care providers may renew their Child Care Operating Funding and opt into the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative and Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement programs for 2026-27. For further details refer to the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative funding guidelines, the Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement funding guidelines and additional upcoming …
School districts are invited to join Burnaby School District (SD41), the Ninandotoo Society and BC Black Educational Leaders Association to celebrate Black Excellence Day, a virtual event on Thursday, January 15, from 10 –11:30 am PST. Black Excellence Day is a day to stand in solidarity with Black Canadians and honour the rich history, contributions, achievements, resilience …
Discipline outcomes are posted to enhance the transparency of the processes and decisions made with respect to complaints and reports about educators. Recently, outcomes were posted about Jeven Kaur Gill, who agreed to a one-day suspension and Peter John Buddle, who agreed to a reprimand.
Online applications for the $5,000 BC Excellence and Pathway to Teacher Education scholarships are now open. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 3 pm PST. Please support students in applying, as appropriate, such as by nominating one student per high school to apply for the BC Excellence scholarship. Schools and students should …
Please share these year-end letters from Minister Beare with your school communities:
While the holiday season is a time for celebration, it can also be a time of year when people may feel lonely, stressed or triggered. Crisis supports and resources are available online, over the phone, and in person for youth and adults. Learn about mental health and substance use supports available during the holiday season …
BC AdventureSmart provides free outdoor safety education programs designed to help outdoor enthusiasts enjoy B.C.’s outdoors safely and responsibly. With engaging presentations and resources tailored for schools, AdventureSmart equips learners with practical knowledge about trail safety, trip planning, and outdoor preparedness. Educators, counsellors, and school leaders can connect with AdventureSmart to bring these programs into …
In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, the BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation (BCAITC) has launched the BC Food Classroom Challenges, a fun, hands-on learning opportunity for K–7 classrooms throughout province. The challenge runs until May 8, 2026. There are 10 curriculum-linked challenges—from apple taste tests to mini greenhouses—where students explore B.C.’s …
The 2024-2025 Early Learning and Child Care Act Annual Report can now be found on the Our Plan: ChildCareBC web page. The report shares actions taken to support the design and delivery of affordable, inclusive, accessible and quality child care in B.C. The report highlights successes between 2024 and 2025 including: This is the first …
To mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, the Canadian flag at the British Columbia Legislature in Victoria and on all B.C. government buildings and establishments throughout the province will be flown at half mast on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from sunrise until sunset. Whereas December 6 is on a …
