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 …
As there has been an increase in questions surrounding the equivalency of English First Peoples 12 and English Studies 12, the ministry would like to confirm that both courses meet the Language Arts Grade 12 graduation requirement. Students must take at least one of these courses; all other English Grade 12 courses count towards elective …
MyEducation BC, the provincial student information system, has been updated to support the recognition of students’ gender diversity. Two data collection systems have also been updated: PEN Web, used for student registration and PEN assignment, and the Education Data Exchange (EDX), used for submitting 1701 enrolment data, now include two additional gender options (U & …
Starting in early 2026, graduation records and achievement data collection (currently known as “TRAX”) will move to the Education Data Exchange (EDX) platform. This means that EDX will fully replace the School Secure Web (SSW), consolidating student collections into a single platform. What is included in Phase 3? What can you do to prepare for …
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 Kevin Alexander Sigaty, who agreed to a three-day suspension, and Adam Richard Macdonald, who agreed to the cancellation of his certificate and an eight-year ban on reapplying or …
The Youth Empowered Speakers Program (YES) is for B.C. First Nations youth ages 18-35 living on- or off-reserve who want to become fluent in their First Nations language while pursuing a career as an Indigenous language teacher. To be eligible for program funding, proof of post-secondary program acceptance must be provided by June 26, 2026. The deadline …
The Risk Management Branch at the Ministry of Finance has released the 2025-26 premium allocations for the Schools Protection Program (SPP). A detailed breakdown is available in this SPP premiums distribution document. Further explanation of how the Schools Protection Premiums are developed can be found in the SPP premiums Q&A document.
New, modernized Family and Student Portals are now available for MyEducation BC. These portals are accessible on smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Tailored to their roles in MyEducation BC, families and students can view the following information: • Assignments• Attendance• Class schedules• Announcements• Forms• Published reports (e.g., Learning Updates) For a quick overview of the portals, …
As outlined in the Student Permanent Record Instructions under Student Information in the Verification Box section, schools and school districts are not required to retain a copy of a student’s documents in the student’s file. Although it is the responsibility of an administrative officer or designate to verify the student’s name(s), birthdate, and placement data …
Safer Schools Together and the Ministry of Education and Child Care are hosting a Community of Practice session on Monday December 8, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm PST. Guest speaker Suzanne Kennedy (Harris & Co. LLP) will speak to what school safety teams need to know about privacy and information sharing, including documentation, device …
