What happens when students evaluate responses instead of answer questions themselves? In our experience, they can be quite forthcoming in their critiques, which can provide a great window into their thinking! 5 new CHATs in the Library debuting new frameworks! #cdnhistory #bced #historicalthinking
"Clear, explicit curriculum expectations about what students must know at each grade level are mostly absent from B.C.’s current framework." #bcedchat #bced
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I am so grateful for these two. Thank you for taking a bit of your spring break to spend some time in my EDUC 201 class to share about your learning in land based pedagogy and student wellness. ❤️ #UNBCED #SD57 #CISVA #bced
Everything in this link needs to be taught to elementary & high school students and offered regularly at libraries & community centres for anyone to learn. This is how to begin the battle against misinformation. #bced #bcpoli #cdnpoli
🗞️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
My 3seconds of fame on the TV news tonight.
Fight to save middle school music !!
#bcpoli
#bced
#SaveMusicSD61
#yyjpoli #fbP #th
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Norway #BonnieHenrying
Lunde adds Covid-19 testing is no longer carried out systematically in Norway, meaning researchers do not know who has actually been infected.
"At the same time, there's a lack of systematic monitoring of mental health in the general population," he says.
#bcpoli #bced
Smiling presenter beside a slide on disability rights in Canada, showing "Disability Rights are Human Rights" and a QR code.
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Dr. Carly Christensen of UBC had us reevaluating our concepts of #ableism and inclusive practice during an enlightening PL session - Inclusive Education in Practice: Core Values, Curriculum, and Addressing Ableism. Thank you, Carly!
#InclusiveEducation #bced #SupportingStudents
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
Instructor gestures while presenting Boardmaker on two large screens to seated participants using laptops.
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We recently had Marlee Bell of #TobiiDynavox back for another team learning day! This time the focus was Emergent Literacy Tools with #TDSnap, #PagesetCentral and #Boardmaker!
#assistivetechnology #TDSnap #TDPilot #aac #supportingStudents #BuildingCapacity #DiverseAbilities #bced
📰 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
A room of workshop participants working on group activities at their tables; one person holds up a colourful printout.
Presenter Maureen Donnelly from @buildingwingsco stands in front of the room with a big screen behind her.
A room of workshop participants working on group activities at their tables, with the Bridges banner in the back of the room
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Educators joined the BC Literacy Event hosted by BridgesCanada at SET-BC, exploring #literacy practices & celebrating tools like #Readtopia that spark curiosity & empowerment for learners with #complexNeeds. Thanks to Maureen Donnelly (@buildingwings.bsky.social) & Heather Kavsak.
#bced
B.C. teachers ratified a new 4-year contract 🙌
67% of roughly 52,000 members voted on the agreement, of whom 91% voted in favour of ratification.
#bcpoli #bced
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Congratulations to the @bctf.bsky.social on ratifying their new four-year collective agreement! And thank you for all the hard work you do on behalf of students, their families and our communities. ❤️ #BCLab #BCEd
A collection of children's books spread across a table, featuring titles like "Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!" and "Bear's New Friend."
This kit we made has some picture books found in the #ComprehensiveLiteracyForAll Clicker sets from our friends at #SETC! When we show the CLFA Book Collection to others, we can grab the kit & go! Find SETC's #ClickerSets at https://www.setbc.org/resources/?_affiliate=setc
#InclusiveLiteracy #bced
More than eight years after former Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld published his first of dozens of online posts denouncing LGBTQ2S(IA)+ education resources and people themselves, the BC Human Rights Tribunal has ruled Neufeld violated the province’s Human Rights Code. #bced
Just learned that there is a code to waive the application fee for this fantastic MEd in Inclusive Education! Use GREDUC2026 #EducationUnbc #bced #learn
The ratification vote is on! 🗳️ If your local is voting by email, make sure to check your inbox for your ballot. If you can't find your ballot, check your junk mail or search for "Simply Voting" in your inbox. #BCEd #BCteachers
✨ Kelowna — Save the Date!
🗓 April 28, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Downtown Public Library
Parents. Teachers. Community members.
Let’s talk dyslexia!
#DyslexiaBC #bced #AccessibleBC #DyslexiaAwareness #Kelowna #bcschools #bcparents #InclusiveEducation
Black History Month may be coming to a close, but anti-racism work is a year-round practice. ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽 Let's continue to normalize conversations about race, challenge deficit narratives, and commit to unlearning in our classrooms and communities. (Image from www.unlearn.com) #BlackHistoryMonth #BCEd
There have been at least three official bullying and harassment complaints raised by contract workers at Simon Fraser University since the COVID-19 pandemic, with dozens more workers saying they’ve experienced similar treatment. #bclab #bced
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This student with #LowVision is learning how to use a new portable video magnifier - the #CloverBookProXL - with their Greater Victoria school team!
#sd61schools #BCEd #AssistiveTechnology #studentswithvisualimpairments #SupportingStudents #cloverBook #InclusiveClassrooms #VisionTechnology #SD61
School accommodations, such as reduced workload and rest periods that are recommended for other conditions affecting cognitive and academic functioning, such as concussion or ADHD, could be options to improve outcomes
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