K-12 funding has dropped from 15.5% of the provincial budget in 2001–02 to just 7.97% in 2024–25, resulting in structural deficits and difficult choices for boards.

🌈 Happy #PrideMonth!

This June, we recognize the vibrant diversity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the right to be proud of who you are—without fear or judgment. #bced

📢 Today, Bob Holmes, VP of the BCSTA, presented to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services to advocate for increased funding for BC's K–12 education sector on behalf of our members.

Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing more details on our 2025 budget submission soon. #Bced

📚 Explore the K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan, which is a multi-year framework, and additional resources to deepen your understanding of anti-racism for students, school communities and staff. 🔗 www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...

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$918 million in new projects added to the plan this year, but we only received $88.5 million in the last year - we're going backwards, unfortunately. Greatly appreciate capital funding we've received over the last several years, but funding needs to be stepped up in a BIG way to make any progress.

Our president, Tracy Loffler, spoke with Global News today about how the current government funding is forcing some districts to make cuts.

🔗Watch the full interview here: bit.ly/4jYe2PC
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📰 The BCSTA is pleased to be featured in CityNews, where newly elected President Tracy Loffler discusses the urgent funding challenges facing BC school districts. 🔗 Read the full article here: bit.ly/4drzQkc
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BC’s public schools are at a tipping point. Budget shortfalls are affecting everything from support staff to learning resources. We must advocate for better—for the children, educators, and communities.

A Message of Support from BCSTA President Tracy Loffler Across the country, public schools are under pressure, and here in BC, the challenges are growing. Our newly elected President, Tracy Loffler, shares a message of support for school districts navigating the critical funding shortfalls

📣Our newly elected President, Tracy Loffler, shares a message of support for school districts navigating the critical funding shortfalls.🔗Watch the full video here: bit.ly/4mg4NMa #Bced #Bcpoli

Former CEO Suzanne Hoffman was pleased to facilitate the second session of the Trustee Leadership Program with the Langley Board of Education this week.

This session explored board policies and the key roles and responsibilities of school trustees and the board. #Bced

Surrey showed up strong at the BCTF 2025 Public Education Conference!

STA, CUPE 728, and Surrey DPAC shared our joint advocacy model, showing how collaboration can push the education funding crisis to the top.

Solidarity in action!
surreystudentsdeservebetter.ca
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SurreyDPAC, CUPE728 & STA have launched a campaign calling on the BC government to fully fund public education. Overcrowded classrooms, cuts to EAs & programs, and 360+ portables are unacceptable.

Join the campaign: surreystudentsdeservebetter.ca
#SurreyStudentsDeserveBetter #bced #bcpoli #SurreyBC

Yesterday, our Board of Education met with our @surreyteachers.bsky.social to hear their ideas, suggestions and concerns - valuable input to assist us in our decision-making. Always appreciate hearing from them. Teachers are an integral part of our district - we value the work they do every day!

On behalf of the BCSTA team, we thank all members and partners who joined us for the 2025 Annual General Meeting. It was inspiring to see school trustees and boards of education from across the province come together with passion and commitment to strengthening B.C.’s K-12 education system. #Bced

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the recent tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day block party. We know how deeply these tragedies are felt across the community, our province and our country. We are grateful to our first responders, volunteers and the wider community who have offered supports.

🎉 The BCSTA is pleased to welcome its new Board of Directors and looks forward to their leadership and service over the next two years as the organization continues to strive for excellence in public education governance across British Columbia. #Bced #Bcpoli

The results are in! 🎉 Congratulations to the following trustees on their election:

President: Tracy Loffler
Vice-President: Bob Holmes

Directors:
Roxanne Gulick
Erica McLean
George Nelson
David Swankey
Catherine Zaitsoff
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A great in-depth report that demonstrates the need for an appropriately funded provincial plan - relying on school districts to independently reach the provincial climate goals is not going to get us there, given differing geographical needs, states of infrastructure, and growth across the province.

Yes, kudos to Queen Elizabeth Secondary students for being great ambassadors inside and drumming up enthusiasm outside with banners and good cheer, as well as staff and admin for their help organizing along with the students. And thanks to all the donors! Nice to see Mayor Locke there as well.

BCSTA’s Comprehensive School Health Working Group has released a new report, "One Province, One Plan: Substance and Overdose Safety in B.C. Schools," which provides a framework for addressing substance use and overdose policies in B.C.'s public schools.

🔗Learn more: bcsta.org/news/reports/

Darren!! Nice to see some friendly faces in a new place. :)

🌱The BCSTA developed a Climate Action Working Group to explore how school districts can meet the #CleanBC goal of reducing emissions by 50% by 2030.

Read the full report here: bcsta.org/news/reports/
✅ Sustainable funding
✅ Leadership & collaboration with provincial ministries
✅ Clear policies

We’re so grateful for this continued partnership and collaboration for the betterment of K-12 education! #bced