Education and Child Care

B.C. takes action to improve literacy for students

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 10:13 AM
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B.C. takes action to improve literacy for students

More support for early screening and interventions will help students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities be more successful.


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More spaces coming for elementary students in Burnaby

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1:30 PM
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More spaces coming for elementary students in Burnaby

A new Burnaby elementary school will bring additional student seats to the community.


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Saanich Peninsula families benefit from new ŚEŚIŚEJ Childcare Centre

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:26 AM

Families in the Saanich School District (SD63) are benefiting from the new ŚEŚIŚEJ Childcare Centre 84 licensed spaces that is giving children early learning experiences and allowing parents and guardians to work or pursue other opportunities.


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New child care centre opens at former Kamloops school

Monday, April 22, 2024 12:15 PM

Kamloops families are benefiting from 72 new child care spaces at the former site of Happyvale Elementary school, providing more options in the North Shore and Brocklehurst neighbourhoods.


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Fruitvale families supported by new child care spaces

Monday, April 15, 2024 3:30 PM

Families in Fruitvale are benefiting from a new child care centre with 37 new spaces, allowing parents to pursue work, school and other opportunities.


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Minister’s statement on Education Week

Monday, April 15, 2024 11:15 AM
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Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, has released the following statement in celebration of Education Week 2024:


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Campbell River families benefiting from new child care spaces

Friday, April 12, 2024 11:00 AM

Families in Campbell River are benefiting from a new child care centre with 30 new school-age child care spaces opening at Ripple Rock Elementary.


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More support coming for B.C. students with diverse needs

Thursday, April 11, 2024 9:00 AM
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B.C. students with disabilities and diverse abilities will benefit from a second outreach team that provides professional learning support for students throughout the province.


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B.C. acts to protect kids, school staff from disruptive protests

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 2:20 PM
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B.C. acts to protect kids, school staff from disruptive protests

New legislation will help keep kids safe and focused on their education by preventing disruptive behaviour, including aggressive protests, on school grounds.


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Safer, larger Victoria High opens

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:15 PM
Safer, larger Victoria High opens

Students of Victoria High are learning in new, safer classrooms as work is complete on the upgrade and expansion of the school.


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New child care centre supports Vancouver families

Monday, April 8, 2024 3:00 PM

Families and children living in the Vancouver Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood will benefit from 24 new child care spaces at West Coast Christian Fellowship.


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New school coming to Olympic Village

Friday, April 5, 2024 1:15 PM
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New school coming to Olympic Village

The much-anticipated new elementary school for the Olympic Village neighbourhood of Vancouver is taking a significant step forward with a finalized budget.


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New Mission Senior Secondary adds 250 more student spaces

Friday, April 5, 2024 9:15 AM

Plans for an enhanced and expanded Mission Senior Secondary are continuing, with funding secured to create a new, larger school to serve an additional 250 students.


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Access improves for families connecting with child care services

Thursday, April 4, 2024 9:15 AM

Following a competitive procurement process, Child Care Resource and Referral Centres (CCRRs) throughout British Columbia are expanding to better serve local families and build child care connections in communities.


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Families no longer charged fees for child care waitlists

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 7:30 AM
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Families no longer charged fees for child care waitlists

Effective Monday, April 1, 2024, families looking for licensed child care can no longer be charged a fee to put their names on waitlists, removing a barrier to finding high-quality child care.


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