{"id":38578,"date":"2024-03-15T11:09:08","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T18:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/?post_type=district_update&#038;p=38578"},"modified":"2024-03-15T12:31:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T19:31:32","slug":"dm-bulletin-march-15-2024-38578","status":"publish","type":"district_update","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/district_update\/dm-bulletin-march-15-2024-38578\/","title":{"rendered":"DM Bulletin &#8211; March 15, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"weekly-post-container\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bulletin-title has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#003366\">Friday March 15, 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"dm-message-block\" class=\"wp-block-group dm-message\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"dm-message\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\" id=\"dm-portrait\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/christinazacharuk.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3668\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Christina Zacharuk<\/strong><br>Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\" id=\"dm-message-text\">\n<p>Hi everyone,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As some of you head into spring break and the warmer weather, please find important updates including introduction of the <em>Intimate Images Protection Act<\/em>, expansion of Foundry centres, continuation of the Curriculum and Learning Support Fund to assist student learning to improve student outcomes, and the posting of the Preliminary Operating Grants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a great weekend,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christina Zacharuk<br>Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-container\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"action-block\" class=\"wp-block-group for-action-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"action-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"372\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark.png 372w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/alert-icon-dark-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"action-header\" style=\"font-size:26px\">For Action<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"action-query-loop\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-38257 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-03-15 division-rmd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-facility-leads audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/annual-lead-in-water-reporting-overdue\/\" target=\"_self\" >Annual Lead in Water Reporting OVERDUE<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2024-03-15\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 15 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Annual Lead in Water Reporting OVERDUE<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>School districts are required to test for lead content in drinking water in their school facilities to ensure the quality meets established guidelines. If your district has yet to submit this year\u2019s report, please complete the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/capital\/planning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023\/24 Testing Lead Content in Drinking Water of School Facilities Report<\/a>\u00a0(in the Publications and Resources section), then submit your report to the\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:CMB@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Capital Management Branch<\/a> by March 22, as it is now overdue. Policy information is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/legislation-policy\/public-schools\/testing-lead-content-in-drinking-water\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Testing Lead Content in Drinking Water\u00a0web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/facility-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Facility Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-38342 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-03-15 division-gad target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/remit-annual-practice-fee-for-certificate-holders-due-by-may-15\/\" target=\"_self\" >Remit Annual Practice Fee for Certificate Holders \u2013 Due by May 15<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2024-03-15\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 15 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Remit Annual Practice Fee for Certificate Holders \u2013 Due by May 15<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Under section 37 (Annual practice fee) of the <em>Teachers Act<\/em>, employers are required to remit the $95 annual practice fee for certificate holders employed with the board. Please review the information in News &amp; Notices in the <a href=\"https:\/\/teacherregulation.gov.bc.ca\/Employers\/login.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employers\u2019 Area<\/a> and follow the payroll-deduction instructions to ensure you remit the 2024\/25 fees before May 15, 2024. If you have any questions, please email <a href=\"mailto:trb.employers@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trb.employers@gov.bc.ca<\/a> or call 236-455-1872.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-38277 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-03-15 division-gad target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/template-clone-first-article-title-goes-here-copy\/\" target=\"_self\" >2023\/24 Student Learning Survey (SLS) Reminder<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2024-03-15\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 15 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">2023\/24 Student Learning Survey (SLS) Reminder<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.awinfosys.com\/SurveyFull1\/central\/main\/access.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023\/24 Student Learning Survey<\/a> is currently available through May 3, 2024. The survey is open to students in Grades\u00a04, 7, 10, and 12, as well as parents, staff, and principals\/vice-principals. To help monitor survey participation, districts can view their SLS participation rates (updated weekly) through the secure\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/app.powerbi.com\/groups\/4774f29a-e5ac-4a01-a917-97dcf69fcabf\/reports\/116113c4-b894-4498-afee-0125741e3b01\/ReportSectione11f07fd9b0e900ac071?ctid=6fdb5200-3d0d-4a8a-b036-d3685e359adc&amp;experience=power-bi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SLS Participation Dashboard<\/a>\u00a0within the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/app.powerbi.com\/groups\/me\/reports\/07280b57-c4fb-4729-98f9-939e27c2e2af\/ReportSectione11f07fd9b0e900ac071?ctid=6fdb5200-3d0d-4a8a-b036-d3685e359adc&amp;experience=power-bi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BC K-12 Education Data Portal<\/a>. The new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/app.powerbi.com\/groups\/me\/reports\/2511abe8-d64a-446c-95de-7b933be76aad\/ReportSectione11f07fd9b0e900ac071?ctid=6fdb5200-3d0d-4a8a-b036-d3685e359adc&amp;experience=power-bi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SLS Dashboard<\/a>\u00a0is also available for your use. For any questions on the survey content and dashboards, contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Educ.ReportingUnit@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Educ.ReportingUnit@gov.bc.ca<\/a>. For technical and administrative support in administering the survey, contact AWIS at 1-866-558-5339 or at <a href=\"mailto:support@awinfosys.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support@awinfosys.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-38302 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-action release_date-2024-03-15 division-gad target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-international-education-leads audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/bc-council-for-international-education-annual-survey\/\" target=\"_self\" >BC Council for International Education Annual Survey<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/action\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Action<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2024-03-15\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 15 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">BC Council for International Education Annual Survey<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>School districts are encouraged to complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awinfosys.com\/surveyfull3\/bccie\/main\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BC Council for International Education (BCCIE) Annual Survey<\/a> to provide feedback on the impact BCCIE has on the sector and suggestions on how BCCIE might better serve the sector going forward. The survey is expected to take approximately 5 minutes to complete and will remain open until March 21, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/international-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">International Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"info-block\" class=\"wp-block-group for-info-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"info-icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"372\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light.png 372w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/07\/info-icon-light-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"info-header\" style=\"background-color:#38598a;font-size:26px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">For Information<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n<div id=\"info-query-loop\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-38622 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-15 division-rmd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/preliminary-operating-grants-for-2024-25-school-year\/\" target=\"_self\" >Preliminary Operating Grants for 2024\/25 School Year<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The preliminary operating grants are posted on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/resource-management\/k-12-funding-and-allocation\/operating-grants\/k12funding-24-25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024\/25 Estimated Operating Grants web page<\/a>. For your information, the 2024\/25 preliminary operating grants have been completed for all 60 boards of education. Total district allocations are based on estimated 2024\/25 enrolments provided by boards of education and generate a provincial preliminary total of $7.079 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/preliminary-operating-grants-for-2024-25-school-year\/#more-38622\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Preliminary Operating Grants for 2024\/25 School Year\">(more&hellip;)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-38467 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-15 division-epd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/curriculum-and-learning-support-fund-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >Curriculum and Learning Support Fund<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>More information is now available on the Curriculum and Learning Support Fund that will continue to be provided to districts for the 2024\/25 school year. The Curriculum and Learning Support Fund (CLSF), which has been set at $5.3 million for the 2024\/25 school year, will continue to be provided to assist districts with implementing initiatives as part of the provincial curriculum. The CLSF is not included in the calculation of Funding Protection, which ensures that all Boards receive the additional amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/curriculum-and-learning-support-fund-2\/#more-38467\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Curriculum and Learning Support Fund\">(more&hellip;)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-20 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-38442 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-15 division-epd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-french-language-leads audiences-principals-vice-principals audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/federal-french-olep-funding-for-2024-25-school-year\/\" target=\"_self\" >Federal French OLEP Funding for 2024\/25 School Year<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2024-03-15\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 15 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Federal French OLEP Funding for 2024\/25 School Year<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As negotiations continue for the next Official Languages in Education Programs (OLEP) Agreement, the ministry will extend school districts\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/education\/administration\/kindergarten-to-grade-12\/french-funding\/23-24\/2023-2024_olep_funding_school_districts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023\/2024 OLEP funding<\/a> amounts to the 2024\/2025 school year. Funding amounts and further details are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/program-management\/french-programs\/funding-for-official-languages#funding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Funding Support under Official Languages in Education Protocol (OLEP) web page<\/a>. School districts with questions pertaining to federal funding for French second language instruction can contact <a href=\"mailto:Duncan.McIndoe@gov.bc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duncan.McIndoe@gov.bc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/french-language-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">French Language Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-38462 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-15 division-rmd target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-facility-leads audiences-secretary-treasurers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/guidance-for-drawing-down-remaining-2023-2024-certificates-of-approval\/\" target=\"_self\" >Guidance for Drawing Down Remaining 2023\/2024 Certificates of Approval<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2024-03-15\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 15 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Guidance for Drawing Down Remaining 2023\/2024 Certificates of Approval<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Districts are advised that the final draw dates for 2023\/24 Certificates of Approval that expire on March 31 will be March 20 and 26. Please contact your respective <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/education\/administration\/resource-management\/capital-planning\/cmb_contact_list.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planning Officer<\/a> if you are unable to draw down all 2023\/24 funds by March 26, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-26 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/facility-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Facility Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/secretary-treasurers\/\" rel=\"tag\">Secretary-Treasurers<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-38522 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-15 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-directors-of-instruction audiences-principals-vice-principals audiences-safe-school-coordinators\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/intimate-images-protection-act\/\" target=\"_self\" >Intimate Images Protection Act<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2024-03-15\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 15 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Intimate Images Protection Act<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Intimate Images Protection Act (IIPA) provides a pathway to legal action for victims who have had their images distributed without consent. The IIPA supports a new process to have images taken down and seek damages through the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new service, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/public-safety\/intimate-images\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intimate Images Protection Service<\/a>, supports people who have had their intimate images shared, or threatened to be shared, without their consent. The Service provides emotional support, resources, and information about how to get intimate images removed. They can also help with applications to the Civil Resolution Tribunal or other reporting processes. More information can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/takebackyourimages.gov.bc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take Back Your Images web page<\/a>, including about requirements for youth reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/directors-of-instruction\/\" rel=\"tag\">Directors of Instruction<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/safe-school-coordinators\/\" rel=\"tag\">Safe School Coordinators<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-38502 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-15 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-principals-vice-principals audiences-safe-school-coordinators\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/basic-risk-and-threat-assessment-erase-training\/\" target=\"_self\" >Basic Risk and Threat Assessment erase Training<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2024-03-15\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 15 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Basic Risk and Threat Assessment erase Training<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaces are available in two upcoming <em>erase<\/em> Basic Risk and Threat Assessment training sessions. Training is open to Safe School Coordinators and other staff involved in supporting school safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>April 22 \u2013 Williams Lake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 25 \u2013 Invermere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In these sessions, trainers provide techniques for identifying and assessing individuals who engage in behaviours consistent with a threat. Trainers also provide School Safety\/Threat Assessment teams with the tools to complete a thorough data collection, assessment, and management process. This training incorporates international best practice evidence-based threat assessment knowledge and procedures. You can find more information and register on the <a href=\"https:\/\/pages.saferschoolstogether.com\/erase-basic-threat-risk-assessment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Safer Schools Together Basic Threat and Risk Assessment web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/safe-school-coordinators\/\" rel=\"tag\">Safe School Coordinators<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-38382 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-15 division-sls target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-mental-health-leads audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/foundry-centres-expand-into-new-communities\/\" target=\"_self\" >Foundry Centres Expand into New Communities<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hide-on-main\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"taxonomy-action_or_info wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/action_or_info\/for-info\/\" rel=\"tag\">For Information<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-release_date article-release-date wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\">Published <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/release_date\/2024-03-15\/\" rel=\"tag\">Friday March 15 2024<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Foundry Centres Expand into New Communities<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With the addition of 10 new Foundry centres, more young people will have access to healthcare services closer to home, such as primary care, counselling, early intervention, prevention, and substance use supports. These <a href=\"https:\/\/news.gov.bc.ca\/releases\/2024MMHA0009-000280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new centres<\/a> are coming to Burnaby, Chilliwack, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Quesnel, Sooke-Westshore, South Surrey, Vancouver, Vanderhoof, and the West Kootenays. These communities will join the 25 others with Foundry centres that are <a href=\"https:\/\/foundrybc.ca\/find-a-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">operating or being implemented.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-35 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/mental-health-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Mental Health Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-38362 article type-article status-publish format-standard hentry action_or_info-for-info release_date-2024-03-15 division-gad target_bulletin-district-dmb audiences-inclusive-education-leads audiences-indigenous-education-leads audiences-principals-vice-principals\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bulletin-article\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/statistics-canada-research-paper-outcomes-of-racialized-students\/\" target=\"_self\" >Statistics Canada \u2013 Research Paper Outcomes of Racialized Students<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"entry-content for-action-section wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>On February 28, 2024, Statistics Canada released a report titled \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www150.statcan.gc.ca\/n1\/pub\/36-28-0001\/2024002\/article\/00003-eng.htm?utm_source=mstatcan&amp;utm_medium=eml&amp;utm_campaign=statcan-statcan-mstatcan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High School Graduation and Post-secondary enrolment of Black, Latin American and other population groups: What explains the differences?<\/a>\u201d The report links B.C. K-12 student data such as course marks and graduation to national Post Secondary Information System, Census, and tax-file data to examine differences across racial groups in education attainment and post-secondary enrolment. Results are only provided at the provincial level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/statistics-canada-research-paper-outcomes-of-racialized-students\/#more-38362\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading Statistics Canada \u2013 Research Paper Outcomes of Racialized Students\">(more&hellip;)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mt-2 audience-tags is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-37 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-audiences wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/inclusive-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Inclusive Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/indigenous-education-leads\/\" rel=\"tag\">Indigenous Education Leads<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">|<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/audiences\/principals-vice-principals\/\" rel=\"tag\">Principals &amp; Vice Principals<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0.25em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hide-on-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-section\" style=\"margin-left:0%;margin-right:0%\">\n<div id=\"district-reporting\" class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-headers\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icons\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1.png 440w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/reporting-icon-light-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icon-spacer\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School District Reporting Requirements<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>All school district reporting requirements are available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/education-training\/k-12\/administration\/program-management\/sd-reporting-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online reporting calendar<\/a>. The following reporting requirements are due to the ministry in the next few weeks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 10, 2026<\/strong><br>School District Quarterly GRE Financial Report &#8211;&nbsp;April<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 17, 2026<\/strong><br>Event-Driven Reporting &#8211; March\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 28, 2026<\/strong><br>June Graduation Assessment Registrations &#8211; Opening Date<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 30, 2026<\/strong><br>Employment Data and Analysis System &#8211; April<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 30, 2026<\/strong><br>Student Achievement Data Exchange &#8211; April<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April 30, 2026<\/strong><br>Annual Practice Fee Deduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 15, 2026<\/strong><br>Annual Facility Grant Expenditure Plans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 15, 2026<\/strong><br>Student Data Collection (1701) &#8211; May<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May 15, 2026<\/strong><br>Annual Practice Fee Remittance<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"news-releases\" class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-headers\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-icons\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"337\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/announcement-icon-light-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6313\" style=\"width:217px;height:217px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/announcement-icon-light-2.png 337w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/announcement-icon-light-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/808\/2022\/08\/announcement-icon-light-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News Releases<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.gov.bc.ca\/33576\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/news.gov.bc.ca\/33576\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minister\u2019s statement on Education Week 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"resources\" class=\"wp-block-group archive sidebar-items\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar-headers\"><div 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