Wildfire smoke from the U.S. has led to very poor air quality for much of B.C.
We Got Your Back program suffering from lack of sponsorship due to pandemic
Public will still have to join in online to participate due to distancing requirements
BCTF worried about lack of face shields, remote learning option
Teacher pleaded guilty to sex-related charges involving a student
Experts say returning to class is important for children’s social and academic development
Advocates say they’d like to see school districts reaching out to families directly to build educational plans
Surrey to receive $13.2 million now, rest in January
Funds to be used to buy more personal protective equipment, increase capacity for remote learning
‘Like everybody, we’re all kind of winging plans’
The 12-week care kit by Calmversation Learning Foundation aims to support educators in easing students’ transition back to school
School districts will determine how the funds are used based on their needs
Parents with continued concerns about pandemic urged to contact school to discuss options
Better ventilation, remote learning options and more teachers needed, Teri Mooring says
B.C. will receive $242.36 million as part of the newly created Safe Return to Class fund
Bernard Trest and Gary Shuster say it’s ‘unconscionable’ to reopen schools without more risk mitigation
Additional $112M will go towards First Nations schools
