We've been asking ourselves, "Is public education at risk?" And, on April 23rd we're hosting a panel presentation/discussion on that very question. We'd love to have you join in. #bced #bcpoli #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood Find our more here: instituteforpubliceducation.org/wp-content/u...

Profound sadness and sorrow. instituteforpubliceducation.org/our-hearts-a... @publicedbc.bsky.social

The elimination of school boards in other provinces is a worrisome trend. To counter it, Patti Bacchus calls on school boards to lead collaboratively, transparently and with authentic community engagement. #bced #bcpoli #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood instituteforpubliceducation.org/b-c-s-school...

instituteforpubliceducation.org/b-c-s-school... An important read! School Boards do matter. They are the immediate connection to parents and communities. They should be democratic, transparent and fully engage with their constituents. #bced #vanpoli @pattibacchus.bsky.social

An important message to the provincial government. Time to deliver on $10 a day childcare! #bced #bcpoli @publicedbc.bsky.social www.10aday.ca/get_to_work

Fun to be sharing the important work of the publicedbc.bsky.social - Institute for Public Education at the BCTLA Teacher-Librarians' Association conference at Gladstone - @bctf.bsky.social #bced.

It's ready, it's online and it's waiting for you. Check out the latest issue of IPE/BC News. instituteforpubliceducation.org/wp-content/u... And, you can sign up to have it delivered right to your inbox next time. instituteforpubliceducation.org/1610-2/ #bced #bcpoli #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood

Yes, Alberta's teachers and administrators are on strike to secure needed improvements to learning and teaching conditions but they're also standing up to privatization and the deliberate erosion of the public school system. #bced #cdned #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

At IPE/BC, we believe that strengthening public education, rather than fracturing it, is the only way to go. A quality, inclusive, accessible and well-supported public school system is in all of our interest. #PublicEdPublicGood #bced #cdned #bcpoli edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

National Truth and Reconciliation Day - Honouring the Past, Healing the Present, Inspiring the Future. @publiced.bsky.social #bced #TRC #vancouver

Thanks to IPE/BC Associates Shannon D.M. Moore and Justin Fraser for shining a light on education privatization in BC. Check out the latest publication in our Occasional Paper Series. #bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood instituteforpubliceducation.org/whats-left-o...

We’re worried about the impact of residential school denialism and the rise of racism/white supremacy on the well-being of Indigenous children and youth. All young people deserve to be nurtured at school and respected in their community. #bced #bcpoli instituteforpubliceducation.org/national-day...

Good news! We need more community based teacher education (and EA training) programs. Learning and teaching in community is the way to go. #bced #BCeducation news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

There is more to do to help kids have access to healthy food at school – let’s do it together. Please join the webinar on Sept 25. instituteforpubliceducation.org/healthy-scho... #bced @bcsta.bsky.social @bctf.bsky.social @chsfcanada.bsky.social @cupebc.bsky.social @civicgovernance.bsky.social

👎🏾Too many private sessions where the public is not welcome and cannot participate 👎🏾Reduced time for the public or stakeholder groups to comment at meetings 👎🏾Removal of the “personnel committee”, which was the only meeting dedicated to discussing the issues affecting staff 👇🏾

👎🏾A complicated process to sign up to speak at meetings 👎🏾Members of the public being discouraged from from speaking on the public record at meetings Join us and hold your school board accountable! Kids, families, teachers, support staff, building service workers, and more deserve our support!

Take note! Thanks @reddyforchange.bsky.social #bced #vanpoli

Appreciate the opportunity to give input into BC Budget 2026 through the SSCFGS. Comments by the Institute for Public Education (IPEBC) are referenced several times in the report. Now government needs to act on our recommendations. #bced #bcpoli www.leg.bc.ca/parliamentar...

Important read. Thank you Anna Geeroms for sharing your story. InclusionBC #bced #bcpoli #inclusion instituteforpubliceducation.org/not-enough-f...

What happens when the funding falls far short of the promise of inclusion? Find out in our latest blog post: "Not enough funding has cost me everything. Why BC's inclusion model is failing and how to fix it." #bced #bcpoli #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood instituteforpubliceducation.org/not-enough-f...

Parents, support staff, teachers, administrators, trustees and students have valuable insights on the impact of chronic education underfunding to share. When their reality is denied, it can feel like gaslighting. #bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood instituteforpubliceducation.org/denying-the-...

School Trustees not alone in sounding the alarm: www.thetyee.ca/News/2025/05... @bcsta.bsky.social @bctf.bsky.social @cupebc.bsky.social #bced #bcpoli

Is BC's Education Underfunded and at a 'Tipping Point'? via @thetyee.ca www.thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...

Too often music education programs are treated as extras and fall victim to budget cuts. Our latest blog post addresses the many benefits of these programs and why our public schools need them. #bced #cdned #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood instituteforpubliceducation.org/public-schoo...

Wake up call re public school underfunding: vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/05/14/bc-… Good to see the @bcsta.bsky.social advocating for greater public education funding#bcede#bcpolili

As school districts grapple with setting budgets, many are dealing with yet another round of cuts. We join with parents/caregivers, students, staff and school communities in calling on gvt. to address the funding gap. #bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood instituteforpubliceducation.org/calling-on-g...

We're heartbroken by the horrific incident in Vancouver last night. We know that families, loved ones, friends, and the Filipino community as a whole are dealing with agonizing shock and deep sorrow. We send our deepest condolences, IPE/BC instituteforpubliceducation.org/our-heartfel...

Very disappointing! Cuts to some of our most under-employed workers who serve a great need in our schools. #bced #bcpoli vancouversun.com/news/vancouv...

Without the funding, the promise of inclusion is broken. Read our latest blog post to see what's needed for the policies on paper to become the reality for students with disabilities and diverse abilities. #bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood #cdned instituteforpubliceducation.org/beyond-the-g...

Excellent and informative newsletter! Sign up for more free publications #bced #bcpoli instituteforpubliceducation.org/wp-content/u...

The latest issue of IPE/News is online and waiting for you. Have a read and find out how to get it delivered directly to your inbox. #bced #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood instituteforpubliceducation.org/wp-content/u...

Are school cellphone bans really the way to go? There's new research that casts doubt on this approach. Check out our latest blog post at instituteforpubliceducation.org/new-research... and let us know that you think. #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood #bced

Fun to visit with @bctf.bsky.social friends and former colleagues while supporting the @publicedbc.bsky.social info table #bced.

We asked, "Are we making progress on inclusionary practices in BC schools?" And we heard the answer loud and clear. Check out the report on our recent forum and find out what our panelists had to say. #bced #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood #cdned instituteforpubliceducation.org/inclusionary...

Attended the Vancouver School Board public delegation meeting last night to hear arguments for Trustee Reddy’s motion re more public voice and civic engagement. Apart from 3 presenters (5’ each - difficult process to get on this list), I was the only person in the gallery. Hmmm… #bced #bcpoli

Just a friendly reminder of our upcoming forum, "Inclusionary practices in BC schools: Are we making progress?" Please join us in person or online to hear from our panelists and add to the discussion. #bced #cdned #PublicEdPublicGood instituteforpubliceducation.org/we-hope-to-s...

March 4th is Budget Day in BC. We know we're facing uncertain times, but investing in quality, accessible, inclusive public education always makes very good sense. #bced #bcpoli Here's what we're hoping to see- instituteforpubliceducation.org/wp-content/u...

Hope to see you there! instituteforpubliceducation.org/we-hope-to-s... #bced

www.bctf.ca/news-and-opp... @bctf.bsky.social

Important read: policyalternatives.ca/news-research/… @publicedbc.bsky.social @policyalternatives.bsky.social @pattibacchus.bsky.socia#bcede#bcpolili

Hey school trustees! Join us at High Ground 2025, a governance forum for connecting with progressive local electeds, learning from experts, and participating in skills building workshops addressing key issues our communities face. See you in Vancouver Mar 7-8! @civicgovernance.bsky.social #bced

IPE/BC outlines key education funding priorities for the upcoming provincial budget. #bced #bcpoli instituteforpubliceducation.org/ipe-bc-outline…

Statement from the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Assn re yesterday’s firing of the Greater Vic School Board. #bced #bcpoli

Unprecedented in BC — the only time elected school boards have been fired is for contravening The School Act for failing to submit balanced budgets. The rookie minister fired this duly elected board for pushing back on allowing police free access to schools. Disgraceful. @lisabeare.bsky.social

The BCNDP just fired Victoria's school board for refusing to let cops in schools. And they're not even sending it back to the voters but rather a hand-picked administrator will run it until the 2026 election. Absolutely absurd and infuriating. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

IPE/BC statement on the firing of the democratically elected Greater Victoria School Board. instituteforpubliceducation.org/ipe-bc-state...

Statement from the Institute for Public Education regarding the Education Minister’s firing of the democratically elected Greater Victoria School Board. @publicedbc.bsky.social #bced #bcpoli @davidebybc.bsky.social instituteforpubliceducation.org/ipe-bc-state...