Friday February 3, 2023 Hi, everyone – lots of updates this week including information on Substance Use Decriminalization Information for Parents, Guardians and Caregivers; the BCTEA Annual (Virtual) Meeting on Transportation to Public Schools; how to nominate someone for the 2023 ChildCareBC Awards of Excellence; and the expansion of Integrated Child and Youth (ICY) Teams. …
Friday, January 27, 2023 Hi, everyone – it’s been a busy week, so it’s both hard and easy to believe that February is just a few days away. In addition to the release of the K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan and announcement of New School-Age Child Care Fee Reductions coming in September, please find a number …
Friday, January 20, 2023 Hi, everyone – just a short update this week: please find information on the BCTEA Annual meeting on transportation, online erase interactive sessions focused on exploring consent and gender-based violence, an opportunity to join an analytics and information sharing session, and a heads up on an exciting upcoming announcement regarding the …
Friday, January 13, 2023 Hi, everyone. This week please find information on several important and time-limited items, including open registration for the February All Superintendents and Partner Liaison meetings, information on the 2022/23 District/Authority Scholarships, a reminder request for students and parents/caregivers of available course options for the new Indigenous-focused graduation requirement that comes into …
Friday January 06, 2023 Happy New Year! 2023 is off to a fast start as usual, and I hope that everyone has had a good week as we ease into the year and start to notice the slightly longer days. Of note this week, the Student Learning Survey (SLS) is now available for students in …
Friday December 16, 2022 Hi, everyone. This is the last Deputy Minister’s Bulletin for 2022, so I’d like to take the opportunity to thank you and your teams for all your hard work this past year in supporting B.C.’s students – it’s been quite a year. Looking back on the past twelve months, we have …
Friday December 9, 2022 Hi, everyone – it’s been a busy week! As a follow-up to Wednesday’s Special Update and the announcement of Premier David Eby’s new Cabinet, the mandate letters for Minister of Education and Child Care Singh and Minister of State for Child Care Lore are now available. These letters outline the priority …
Special Update – Wednesday December 7, 2022 Earlier today, Premier David Eby announced his new Cabinet at Government House. Among the many changes, Rachna Singh has been appointed as the new Minister of Education and Child Care and Grace Lore has been appointed as the new Minister of State for Child Care. These changes are …
Friday December 2, 2022 Hi, everyone – For those in the Lower Mainland, I hope your experience with the snow wasn’t too challenging, and for those in parts of the province who are far more adept at the winter weather, enjoy some amusement! Today was a busy week with the First Nations Leadership Gathering, where …
Friday November 25, 2022 Hi, everyone – I feel we are fully into the festive season with lights and decorations everywhere; the upside is they brighten up these darker November days! Please find below reporting information and reminders for the Student and Family Affordability Fund and Federal Safe Return to Class, as well as information …
