“Parents who feared losing a day’s pay, their boss’s goodwill or even their job tried to mask children’s symptoms with medications.” So true. thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

“it can never be ethically acceptable that people are killed or seriously injured when moving within the road transport system.” A hopeful article. www.zmescience.com/science/news...

While govt says there's no $ for public sector wage increases, it gives $570 million/yr to private schools. Let's redirect that to public schools and give teachers & support workers the increases they deserve. #bcpoli #bced @bctf @bcgeu @CUPEBC

Latest … US puts an extra checkpoint before the official Peace Arch crossing going into Canada globalnews.ca/video/111659...

It appears that this is continuing to happen intermittently.

Rather than relying on headline-grabbing cell phone bans, we should focus on a more thoughtful, comprehensive approach to managing tech use in schools. This will better equip youth for balanced, constructive use of cell phones in the long run. An interesting article by @pattibacchus.bsky.social

An important dive into the privatization of public education, featuring insights from @pattibacchus and many others. A must-read, because our schools shape the future of our communities.

“It is deeply concerning when government or other commentators incite antagonism against democratically elected officials who are simply trying to carry out their statutory duties, including calling for the board’s immediate termination.” www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm... #bced #bcpoli

In case anyone has forgotten. pressprogress.ca/here_are_41_...

This video, though 7 years old, remains incredibly relevant today. As Brent aptly concludes, “… the truth is in the budget.”

Exploring whether School Police Liaison Officers truly enhance school safety or if their presence is an unproven assumption—an important conversation for BC’s education system. #bcpoli instituteforpubliceducation.org/the-role-of-...

Politicians who want to "Axe The Tax" are betraying our kids and grandkids by asking them to pay dearly for pollution that their parties are unwilling to pay for today. Join us on Nov 19 for a discussion about how and why we can save pollution pricing. www.gensqueeze.ca/events #cdnpoli