BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils - provincial voice of parents in public schools. We advocate for and support parents for the success of students.
British Columbia, Canada
Joined February 2012
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Seeking feedback from parents on sessions for the Spring Parent Leadership Conference!
Let us know what you would find interesting and/or useful by filling out this form:
forms.office.com/pages/respo…
Deadline to respond: February 16, 2025, 5:00 pm
ALT Survey on sessions for conference. Respond by Feb 16
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Read our most recent newsletter at the link:
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February is #BlackHistoryMonth! 🎉
Let's take time to learn about and celebrate the impact, legacy and countless contributions of Black people in Canada and beyond. #bced
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We are one month away from the 2025 BCSS Girls Basketball Championships! Take a look back at last year's provincial champions as we look to celebrate the 75th anniversary of this amazing event. #BCSSProvincials
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Community Champions are at the heart of the Moose Hide Campaign. Help raise awareness about the Campaign and coordinate outreach activities in your community to encourage participation in Moose Hide Campaign Day, May 15, 2025.
Sign-up at moosehidecampaign.ca/champio…
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People w/ disabilities face extra living costs that others don’t. The UN Special Rapporteur on Disability is calling for these costs to be included when calculating poverty levels & designing income supports. Learn more: ow.ly/pw3750UnStf
#disabilityrights #BCPoli
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Today, International Day of Education, is the perfect day to recommit to advocating for our public schools. Quality, inclusive, accessible, well-funded public education is key to a healthy society and a thriving democracy. #bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood
instituteforpubliceducation.…
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✨ Today is the #InternationalDayofEducation! Let’s celebrate the transformative power of education and the dedicated people who make it possible. Together, we shape a brighter future for all. 📚💡 #bced
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Join EducationPlannerBC Live Learning sessions this Winter/Spring! Explore programs, careers, trades, financial aid, & more. Jan 22 & Mar 4, 2025 | 6:30-7:30 PM PDT. Free for students, parents, & educators. Register: buff.ly/40kMRpy
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Here's a great opportunity for everyone who cares about meaningful inclusion in public schools. Vancouver DPAC's IEWG is releasing a thorough new report and key recommendations. Join online, Jan 22, 7:00 pm to learn more. #bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood
vancouverdpac.org/inclusive-…
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📰 NEWS: The BCSTA Featured in @VancouverSun
and Calls for Action as Climate Emergencies Intensify.
🌱 "We’re encouraging boards to have a climate policy in place, so that they’re making climate mitigation strategies and including future climate challenges. But that is going to require additional funding and support from government and not just from the Education Ministry,” said Carolyn Broady, President of the BCSTA.
🔗 Read the full article here to learn more: bit.ly/3PHdkso
#ClimateAction #Sustainability #BCSTA #ClimateEmergency #FutureReady #Bced
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January 15 is #BlackExcellenceDay! A day to honour and celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black people and communities across Canada and around the world. ✨ #bced
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With #empathy declining by 48% in the last 30 years - we are grateful to be bringing the @RootsofEmpathy program into 37 school districts across BC to support #kindness and #inclusion & decrease bullying and aggression. @BCCPAC @BCPVPA @BCSups @bctf
Thank you @bcchamberofcom for hosting a wonderful Premier and Cabinet Luncheon.
The BC Roots of Empathy team congratulates the new cabinet members and appreciates the opportunity to share our decades-long history delivering the #RootsofEmpathy program with Premier @Dave_Eby and the new Minister of Education and Childcare @lisabeare.
#RootsofEmpathy #EmpathyEducation #MentalHealth #Nonprofit
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➡️ Read the response to BCSTA’s advocacy letter on behalf of member boards, to develop and fully fund an evidence-based curriculum on gender-based violence, including resources and professional development.
📝 Find it here: bcsta.org/wp-content/uploads…
📝 Find the original letter here: bcsta.org/advocacy-gender-ba…
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Welcome Lisa Beare to #bced as the new Minister of Education. We look forward to introducing Minister Beare to the amazing work of our members and working collaboratively on key issues, including the urgent the need for a workforce strategy to address recruitment and retention.
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BC’s new cabinet reflects our province’s diversity, experience and talent. This team is focused on what matters to you: lowering costs, strengthening healthcare, building new homes and creating good jobs in safe communities.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/31781
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Join me in supporting students who are less fortunate than most and need the extra financial help to be able to access post-secondary education. #KPU #bced #studentsuccess #supporteducation @KPUFoundation
The Dr. Steve Cardwell Education Bursary campaign launches today on Steve’s birthday. This bursary has already supported Helen, a first-year Faculty of Science student. Help us raise $10,000 for future KPU students. Learn more: encompass.kpu.ca/s/1893/matc….
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📰 | #NewBrunswick
This week keeps getting better and better!
During a meeting between Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau and newly elected Premier of New Brunswick @susanholt , they discussed their intention to reach bilateral agreements on the National School Food Program.
In a news article by Margaux Tertre of @RadioCanadaInfo, Susan Holt said that "the agreement is a shared priority with the federal government [and] that they are ready to sign an agreement that reflects the reality in New Brunswick."
Read the press release!
pm.gc.ca/en/news/readouts/20…
Read the article (available in French only)!
ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/fr/n…
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Read more about how Foundry supports youth like Danny navigate mounting pressures of school, sports, work and family. At Foundry, we're here for you, wherever you're at #YouthMentalHealth
The mounting pressures of school, sports, work, and family were starting to take a toll on Danny's mental health. Eventually, he came across @foundrybc and acquired the tools and resources he needed to navigate through life’s storms.
Read his story: ow.ly/nHES50U6ym4