erase is offering online interactive sessions focused on exploring consent and gender-based violence, with school-day sessions for students in Grades 8-12, and evening sessions suited for students in Grade 8 and above and their families. Led by expert trainers from Safer Schools Together, students and families will learn tips and tools to support discussions and …
The Ministry has translated all implementation support materials for the new Indigenous-focused graduation requirement into French. These resources, including a brochure for parents/caregivers, a Q&A document, and an Implementation Handbook for school and district teams, can be found on the Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirement web page. For more information, please contact the Ministry at GradRequirements@gov.bc.ca.
The Ministry is modernizing the management of student graduation records and achievement data. The existing Transcripts and Examination (TRAX) system is outdated and must be retired. It will be replaced in phases with a new system called Graduation Records and Achievement Data (GRAD). Learn more about the GRAD project, including Ministry plans to engage with …
In conjunction with the 2023 Canada Winter Games (Feb. 18–Mar. 5), the Prince Edward Island Department of Education and Lifelong Learning would like to share free resources with educators across the country. These resources are designed by teachers to inspire children in Grades K–9 to “catch the spirit” of the Canada Games and learn about the many benefits …
Brain Waves is a free, informative, and fun neuroscience educational program for Grades 4–6 students in B.C. Delivered by trained university student volunteers, these 1-hour virtual presentations are aligned with the themes of basic anatomy and functions of the brain, nervous system, and spinal cord that are built into the B.C. curriculum. Highlights include proper helmet …
As part of a WorkBC website redesign, the Blueprint Builder tool will retire in February, as the technology is no longer supported. If you have a Blueprint Builder account, it will no longer be available, but you can find the same resources on the new website when it launches in February.
To ensure more families throughout B.C. are saving money on child care, fee reductions will be expanded to include children enrolled in half-day preschool programs and children in Grade 1 and up starting September 1, 2023. Families enrolled in approved Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) facilities will receive fee reductions of up to $145 …
Please remind staff and students that applications for the BC Excellence and Pathway to Teacher Education scholarships are open. Applicants must be on track to graduate and meet core eligibility and scholarship-specific requirements by August 31, 2023. Recipients are awarded a $5,000 scholarship voucher. They can use that voucher to be reimbursed for tuition paid at a designated …
BC Children’s Hospital and Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) have created a respiratory illness social media toolkit to make it easy for schools to share important provincial messages about prevention of respiratory illness in children. Feel free to use, modify, or adapt for your social media channels.
The K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan is now on the ERASE website. This is a comprehensive multi-year framework to address racism and discrimination in education and to create a culture and climate of belonging for all students, staff, and families. The development of the Action Plan has been guided by, and will continue to be informed …
