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BCSTA represents school trustees and public boards of education in B.C., in their critical role as co-governors of the public education system. [email protected]
Today, the BCSTA honours the service and sacrifice of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit veterans who have defended Canada with courage and distinction.

🔗 Take time today to discover more about the stories and powerful history of Indigenous Veterans in Canada: veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...
November 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
📰 MEDIA RELEASE: BCSTA Brings Voice of School Trustees to Legislature During Advocacy Day

🔗 Read the story here: bit.ly/4oqOLzy

#Bced #Bcpoli #Schooltrustees
November 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The BCSTA concluded advocacy day with Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities, Brittny Anderson, to discuss critical issues affecting rural school districts and also had the honour of meeting with Speaker of the House Raj Chouhan to discuss good governance. #Bced #Bcpoli
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
💫 BCSTA had collaborative discussions with Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health Debra Toporowski, Mental Health and Addictions Parliamentary Secretary Amna Shah and Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity Jennifer Blatherwick.

Thank you for meeting with us for advocacy day! #Bced #Bcpoli
November 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
While at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, the BCSTA Board of Directors had the opportunity to meet with Dana Lajeunesse, Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility, to explore ways we can collaborate to better support student success. #Bced #Bcpoli
October 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Thank you for hosting both Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social and my self.

I’m excited to hear from my colleagues about their meetings and conversations with the Board.

And I look forward to continuing our collaboration to support the success of every student in B.C.’s K–12 system

#bced #bcpoli
Today, the BCSTA Board of Directors was pleased to meet with the Premier of BC, David Eby, and Minister of Education and Child Care, Lisa Beare, at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia to mark the start of our annual Advocacy Day to raise the profile of public education. #Bced #Bcpoli
October 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The BCSTA Board of Directors and staff had the opportunity this week to meet with Minister of Children and Family Development, Jodie Wickens. Meaningful discussions were had on key issues impacting the wellbeing and success of students across British Columbia. #Bced #Bcpoli
October 31, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Thank you to Bowinn Ma, BC's Minister of Infrastructure, for meeting with the BCSTA Board of Directors and staff yesterday. We had a collaborative discussion about strengthening our partnership to support BC schools across the province. #Bced #Bcpoli
October 29, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Today, the BCSTA Board of Directors was pleased to meet with the Premier of BC, David Eby, and Minister of Education and Child Care, Lisa Beare, at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia to mark the start of our annual Advocacy Day to raise the profile of public education. #Bced #Bcpoli
October 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Today, the BCSTA board of directors and members of staff are at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for our annual Advocacy Day, a cornerstone event in our commitment to championing public education across the province. Stay tuned for more! #Bced #Bcpoli
October 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
BCSTA supports strong drug prevention education in BC schools. We have released a statement on Bill M 213 outlining our perspective on this important issue.

Read our full statement: bit.ly/4ocedZK
October 27, 2025 at 9:27 PM
📚 Today, the BCSTA held its Provincial Council meeting, bringing together delegates from democratically and locally elected boards of education across the province.

Through advocacy and shared leadership, we continue working to advance educational equity across our province's K-12 system. #Bced
October 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
BCSTA President Tracy Loffler and CEO Trevor Davies were pleased to connect with Cori Ramsay, newly appointed President of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), and Gary Maclsaac, UBCM Executive Director. #Bced #Bcpoli
October 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
BCSTA President Tracy Loffler joined trustees in Terrace, B.C., this past weekend for the North West and Northern Interior Branch Meeting, hosted by Coast Mountains School District 82.
#Bced
October 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🌿 This weekend, trustees gathered for the Thompson-Okanagan BCSTA Branch Meeting, hosted by Kamloops SD 73, featuring a tour of the former Kamloops Residential School. Members had the opportunity to listen, learn, and reflect on the history and stories shared. #Bced

#Bced
October 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
📘 New Learning Resource: BCPSEA and Me

The BCSTA is pleased to highlight a valuable resource from one of our partner organizations—the BC Public School Employers' Association. #Bced

🔗 Register here to learn more: bit.ly/47iBv8O
October 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The BCSTA has received a response from the Minister of Education and Childcare, Lisa Beare, addressing six key motions presented at our BCSTA Annual General Meeting 2025.

🔗 Read the Ministry's response to each motion: bit.ly/4opswtF

#Bced #Bcpoli
October 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
📚The BCSTA is thrilled by the federal government's decision to make the National School Food Program permanent.

Our President, Tracy Loffler, spoke with CBC about the program and how it's been helping students in B.C.

🎧 Learn more: bit.ly/3WzYmb4
#Bced #bcpoli #cdnpoli
October 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Big news for B.C. families 💙

Today, I introduced legislation that will make it easier for school districts to offer #ChildCareOnSchoolGrounds — so parents can find quality care in the same safe, familiar places where their kids learn & grow.

#ChildCareBC #BCSchools #BCKids @bcsta.bsky.social 1/2
October 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This week, BCSTA President Tracy Loffler and CEO Trevor Davies joined the Canadian School Boards Association and national education partners in Ottawa for advocacy meetings with Members of Parliament, Senators, and senior government officials. #Bced #Bcpoli
October 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
➡️ Statement from BCSTA President Tracy Loffler on Government of British Columbia Childcare Announcement:

🔗 Read the full statement: bit.ly/4haqLhp
🔗 Read the provincial announcement: bit.ly/4mPuzWx

#Bced #Bcpoli #BCchildcare
October 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Members of the BCSTA were pleased to join the Vancouver Island School Trustees Association (VISTA) branch meeting, hosted by the Campbell River School District, this past weekend. 🌿 #Bced #InclusiveEducation #Leadership
October 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
🍎 Today is World Teacher's Day! The BCSTA joins communities across BC and around the world in celebrating and acknowledging teachers for all that they do.

Happy World Teacher's Day!
#WorldTeachersDay #Bced
October 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
📢Report: Supporting Trustees in Inclusive Leadership

BCSTA is pleased to share the latest report from our Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) Working Group. #Bced

📤 Download the reports:
🔗 ADEI Working Group Report: bit.ly/4o6upeD
🔗 K-12 Anti-Racism Action Plan: bit.ly/3VNPdeI
October 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
BCSTA's Board of Directors proudly wears orange today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, symbolizing our ongoing dedication to reconciliation by supporting the creation of inclusive learning environments where Indigenous students, families and communities feel valued and supported.
October 1, 2025 at 1:19 AM