📚 📰 BC School Trustees Chart Course for Public Education at BCSTA Annual General Meeting 2026
🔗 Read the media release here to learn more: bit.ly/4esbBog
#Bced #Bcpoli #schooltrustees #publiceducation
🎓Strong public education is built on strong partnerships. We were pleased to welcome partners from the sector to our AGM, and extend special thanks to the President of the Canadian School Boards Association, and President of the Union of BC Municipalities for bringing greetings. #Bced #Bcpoli
🏛️School trustees from every corner of BC are gathered to debate and vote on the motions that drive BCSTA's advocacy to government and the public.
This is where trustees’ education priorities are decided.
🗣️ Real debate. Real voices, in real time. This is school trustee advocacy in action. #Bcpoli
A full day of hands-on professional development at #AGM2026 — from Indigenous education outcomes to cybersecurity, media training, and governance through an election. This is what committed, prepared school leadership looks like. Thank you to all presenters! #Bced #PublicEducation #Bcpoli
This afternoon, BCSTA honoured lifetime members and school trustees who have dedicated 12 and 16 years to BC's K–12 public education system. Their commitment to students, local communities, and public education has truly made a difference to the students and communities they serve. #Bced #Bcpoli🎖️
A great way to celebrate #educationweek 🎓!
A big thanks to @bcsta.bsky.social for your welcome - and to everyone in attendance for your ongoing commitment to lifting up the next generation!
I am excited about what we will continue to build together in B.C.! ✏️📚
🎸 🎶 A fantastic musical theatre performance took over our AGM from students at L’École des Cinq-saumons – Terrace.
This part of our AGM was dedicated to French heritage and language. Thank you to all performers! #Bced #Bcpoli #PublicEducation
Day 2 of AGM brought trustees together for a plenary session that deep dived into board policy development that shared best practices, practical tools, and exemplars to help boards review and modernize their policy manuals. Strong policies mean stronger boards. 📋#Bced #Bcpoli
🎓 Day two of AGM was opened by the Honourable @lisabeare.bsky.social, Minister of Education and Child Care.
Thank you, Minister Beare, for your meaningful welcoming remarks and for your continued partnership and support of boards of education across British Columbia. #Bced #Bcpoli
🏅 Last night, Olympic champion and mental health advocate Clara Hughes spoke as our AGM keynote.
"Thank you so much for the heavy lifting you do in education." She spoke to the critical importance of trustees and mental health support for students. Thank you for your inspiring words, Clara! #Bced
BCSTA CEO, Trevor Davies officially opens AGM 2026! 🎓
Trustees across BC gather for three days of strong governance, learning and advocacy.
Opening ceremony featured an Indigenous welcome by Dennis Thomas from Tsleil-Waututh Nation and O Canada by Vancouver SD student Rieko Nagao 🎶#Bced #Bcpoli
Thank you to our AGM pre-conference presenters — Monique Gray Smith on resilience & storytelling, Kate Toye on adaptive governance, and Louise Towell & Mary Forbes on outdoor connection & student well-being. The BCSTA is grateful for the expertise and heart you brought to school trustees today.
💫 🎓 BCSTA's 2026 AGM pre-conference is underway! Vice-President of the BCSTA and trustee with the Surrey School District, Bob Holmes opened by honouring the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. We are honoured to work and learn on these lands. #Bced
📚 ✏️ This week, BCSTA celebrates Education Week 2026.
Today and every day, we recognize the dedication of school trustees and everyone involved in public education who work tirelessly to build a system that supports student achievement. Thank you to everyone who shows up for public education! 🎓
🗞️BCSTA President Tracy Loffler spoke with @cheknews.ca about budget pressures facing B.C. boards of education. Boards need an increase in non-targeted, flexible funding to serve students.
🧷Read the full story to learn more: bit.ly/3ND9Cm2
#Bced #Bcpoli #schooltrustees #studentsuccess
BCSTA President Tracy Loffler attended the @bctf.bsky.social AGM this week to bring greetings on behalf of the BCSTA.
Loffler highlighted:
"While we may not always see every issue through the same lens, we share a common foundation: a belief that every student deserves excellence." #Bced
BCSTA joined VISTA trustees in the Cowichan Valley! Trustees were drummed into Quw'utsun Secondary's longhouse by students. Highlights included student voice & climate action, land-based science learning, and values-based budgeting. Thanks, Cowichan Valley Board for hosting! #Bced #SchoolTrustees
📰 BCSTA is relieved to see exclusion zones around school sites extended. A step to protect students, staff & boards from disruptions near schools. Safe, inclusive schools are essential to student success.
🖇️ Read the government of BC news release and BCSTA's statement: bit.ly/3NeBpsP
#Bced #Bcpoli
🩷 On Pink Shirt Day, BCSTA joins school communities across BC in standing up against bullying. Every child deserves to learn in a safe, inclusive environment where they feel welcomed, respected and valued. School trustees are committed to fostering school environments where kindness leads.
🗞️ BCSTA Vice-President Bob Holmes represented BCSTA and its members at the Provincial Budget 2026 lock-up yesterday.
🖇️ Read BCSTA’s full media release on #Budget2026: bit.ly/4anPY6j
#Bced #Bcpoli
"The BCSTA acknowledges and appreciates the Lieutenant Governor’s tribute to the Tumbler Ridge community in yesterday’s throne speech, opening the second session of the 43rd parliament.
🖇️ Read the full statement in response to the Throne Speech: bit.ly/4tCjnkD
#Bced #Bcpoli
BCSTA is devastated by the tragic events at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Our deepest condolences to families who lost loved ones and all affected by this tragedy. We commend first responders and staff for their courage. We stand in solidarity with Peace River South Board and the community.
🎓 🍎 B.C. Launches New Teacher Mentorship Program!
The Provincial Teacher Mentorship Pilot Program is now live, bringing research-informed mentorship support to teachers across the province.
📌 Resources: ptmp.educ.ubc.ca/resources/
🖇️ Learn more: ptmp.educ.ubc.ca #Bced
BCSTA leadership joined national education leaders in Saskatoon this week for the Canadian School Boards Association Board meeting exploring shared priorities and strengthening partnerships that advance public education across Canada. Thank you Saskatchewan School Boards Association for hosting! 🍁
BCSTA President Tracy Loffler opened the BC Public School Employers' Association AGM last week, recognizing the vital bargaining work underway across BC and the essential role trustees play in ensuring collective agreements serve student needs. #Bced #Bcpoli #Schooltrustees
February is Black History Month. BCSTA recognizes Black Canadians contributions to our communities and schools—from Emma Stark, Vancouver Island's first Black teacher in 1874, to today's educators, administrators, trustees and families. We're grateful for the diverse cultures that enrich BC schools.
🌟🍎 Today, we celebrate the importance of education and everyone who puts student success and well-being first. Here's to all the dedicated people who make our schools thrive.
At the BCSTA we are proud to be Public Education Champions. 🎉
#InternationalDayofEducation #BCed
🎉 The BCSTA is pleased to announce it is hosting Canada's premier K-12 public education gathering!
🏔️ 🌿 Join us for the Canadian School Boards Association 2026 Trustee Gathering on Education, Innovation and Reconciliation
✅ Register now: bit.ly/4qFq4Rn
🔗 Learn more: lnkd.in/g8J8QXpY
#Bced
📚BCSTA joined trustees at Abbotsford Middle School for the Fraser Valley branch meeting. Trustees toured the school's new modular addition, held elections, and discussed AGM motions. Thank you to Abbotsford SD for hosting and creating space for important conversations about public education. #Bced
Today is Bell Let's Talk Day - a reminder of the power of conversation when it comes to mental health. 💙💬
Bell Let's Talk offers valuable resources to support youth mental health, including tool kits designed specifically for young people: letstalk.bell.ca/tools-and-re...
#BellLetsTalk #BCed
