BC Teachers' Federation
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@bctf.bsky.social
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Check out the @thetyee.ca Q&A with BC School Counsellors’ Association President Norberta Heinrichs on mental health, substance use, and student and community needs: https://bit.ly/49BtFIB
How School Counsellors Help Kids Through Tough Times | The Tyee
Norberta Heinrichs on mental health, substance use and student and community needs. A Tyee Q&A.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Check out the @thetyee.ca Q&A with BC School Counsellors’ Association President Norberta Heinrichs on mental health, substance use, and student and community needs: https://bit.ly/49BtFIB
Teachers and education workers in Kamloops-Thompson are wearing red to show their support for better teaching and learning conditions. ✊ #RedforBCED is a call for meaningful investment in public education. When we support teachers, we support kids. #BCed #BCpoli
January 15, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Teachers and education workers in Kamloops-Thompson are wearing red to show their support for better teaching and learning conditions. ✊ #RedforBCED is a call for meaningful investment in public education. When we support teachers, we support kids. #BCed #BCpoli
Seeing red? It’s not your imagination…it’s a movement! Find out why teachers and public education supporters across the province are wearing #RedforBCED today: bit.ly/44TLuBo
January 6, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Seeing red? It’s not your imagination…it’s a movement! Find out why teachers and public education supporters across the province are wearing #RedforBCED today: bit.ly/44TLuBo
BCTF President Carole Gordon will be wearing #RedforBCED tomorrow (Monday), will you?
Join teachers across BC in showing the government that after eight years of promises, it’s time to improve classroom conditions so that every student can thrive.
Join teachers across BC in showing the government that after eight years of promises, it’s time to improve classroom conditions so that every student can thrive.
January 5, 2026 at 5:32 AM
BCTF President Carole Gordon will be wearing #RedforBCED tomorrow (Monday), will you?
Join teachers across BC in showing the government that after eight years of promises, it’s time to improve classroom conditions so that every student can thrive.
Join teachers across BC in showing the government that after eight years of promises, it’s time to improve classroom conditions so that every student can thrive.
Wearing red on Jan. 5 sends a clear message: better classroom conditions can’t wait. The government needs to act. #RedforBCED
January 3, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Wearing red on Jan. 5 sends a clear message: better classroom conditions can’t wait. The government needs to act. #RedforBCED
Here’s to a cozy, restful winter break for all our teachers and students.❄️ Enjoy the downtime—you’ve earned it!
December 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Here’s to a cozy, restful winter break for all our teachers and students.❄️ Enjoy the downtime—you’ve earned it!
BC students deserve real support—not more delays. Urge government to invest in the schools our kids count on: https://act.bctf.ca/ittakesateacher/
#ItTakesaTeacher #bcpoli #bced
#ItTakesaTeacher #bcpoli #bced
December 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
BC students deserve real support—not more delays. Urge government to invest in the schools our kids count on: https://act.bctf.ca/ittakesateacher/
#ItTakesaTeacher #bcpoli #bced
#ItTakesaTeacher #bcpoli #bced
Do you believe every student deserves timely, meaningful support? Tell government to invest in a public education system where teachers have the time and tools needed to help every student succeed. Add your voice here: https://act.bctf.ca/ittakesateacher/ #ItTakesaTeacher #bced #bcpoli
December 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Do you believe every student deserves timely, meaningful support? Tell government to invest in a public education system where teachers have the time and tools needed to help every student succeed. Add your voice here: https://act.bctf.ca/ittakesateacher/ #ItTakesaTeacher #bced #bcpoli
Every student deserves a positive learning environment. Today we're launching a letter-writing campaign to tell government that kids deserve to thrive — and that starts in the classroom. Speak up in support of our schools here: https://act.bctf.ca/ittakesateacher/ #ItTakesaTeacher #bcpoli #bced
December 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Every student deserves a positive learning environment. Today we're launching a letter-writing campaign to tell government that kids deserve to thrive — and that starts in the classroom. Speak up in support of our schools here: https://act.bctf.ca/ittakesateacher/ #ItTakesaTeacher #bcpoli #bced
While the BCTF Bargaining Team is back at the table today, teachers from across the province are showing their support by wearing RED!✊From classrooms to staff rooms, the message is clear: teachers are united and standing behind the team working hard on their behalf. #RedforBCEd #Solidarity
November 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
While the BCTF Bargaining Team is back at the table today, teachers from across the province are showing their support by wearing RED!✊From classrooms to staff rooms, the message is clear: teachers are united and standing behind the team working hard on their behalf. #RedforBCEd #Solidarity
📢 This Monday, the BCTF Bargaining Team is back at the table! Let’s turn up the heat and show our support by wearing #RedforBCed! 💪 Whether you’ve got a red T-shirt, scarf, toque, or jacket, wear it proudly on Monday and share a photo online using the #RedforBCed hashtag. Don’t forget to tag us!
November 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
📢 This Monday, the BCTF Bargaining Team is back at the table! Let’s turn up the heat and show our support by wearing #RedforBCed! 💪 Whether you’ve got a red T-shirt, scarf, toque, or jacket, wear it proudly on Monday and share a photo online using the #RedforBCed hashtag. Don’t forget to tag us!
Today on Remembrance Day, we honour the sacrifice and service of so many, and we reflect on the immense human cost of war. As teachers, you play a critical role in building a more peaceful world, from teaching about history to inspiring kids to strive for peace. #LestWeForget #BCed
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Today on Remembrance Day, we honour the sacrifice and service of so many, and we reflect on the immense human cost of war. As teachers, you play a critical role in building a more peaceful world, from teaching about history to inspiring kids to strive for peace. #LestWeForget #BCed
At our Representative Assembly today, the BCTF voted to support The Alberta Teachers' Association with a donation of up to $1 million in financial and legal assistance to help them in their fight against the Alberta government's unjust attack on their Charter rights. 1/8
November 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
At our Representative Assembly today, the BCTF voted to support The Alberta Teachers' Association with a donation of up to $1 million in financial and legal assistance to help them in their fight against the Alberta government's unjust attack on their Charter rights. 1/8
Our Provincial Bargaining Team is hard at work advocating for teachers, students, and public education as a whole! 💪 Want to know where we're at with bargaining? Members can read the latest updates by visiting the BCTF website: https://bit.ly/3WArtv3
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Our Provincial Bargaining Team is hard at work advocating for teachers, students, and public education as a whole! 💪 Want to know where we're at with bargaining? Members can read the latest updates by visiting the BCTF website: https://bit.ly/3WArtv3
Fairview Community School showing their solidarity with the Provincial Bargaining Team and Alberta teachers ✊ #UnionSolidarity
November 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Fairview Community School showing their solidarity with the Provincial Bargaining Team and Alberta teachers ✊ #UnionSolidarity
The BCTF stands in solidarity with our colleagues in Alberta. Here in BC, we know how heavy-handed legislation against teachers and collective bargaining rights hurts schools, students, and everyone who works in public education. The Alberta government should negotiate, not legislate! ✊ #ABteachers
October 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The BCTF stands in solidarity with our colleagues in Alberta. Here in BC, we know how heavy-handed legislation against teachers and collective bargaining rights hurts schools, students, and everyone who works in public education. The Alberta government should negotiate, not legislate! ✊ #ABteachers
🪧 President Gina McCormick and Vice-President Erin Cammell from the Sea to Sky Teachers’ Association joined #CUPE2269 at Squamish Municipal Hall today, standing together for fairness and respect for all workers. #Solidarity #UnionStrong
October 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
🪧 President Gina McCormick and Vice-President Erin Cammell from the Sea to Sky Teachers’ Association joined #CUPE2269 at Squamish Municipal Hall today, standing together for fairness and respect for all workers. #Solidarity #UnionStrong
Explore big questions shaping BC's classrooms in the Sept/Oct edition of Teacher magazine:
⚖️ How is economic justice intertwined with education?
🤖 How can AI support concept-based teaching?
💗 Where can you find resources for comprehensive sexual health education?
Read more at teachermag.ca. #bced
⚖️ How is economic justice intertwined with education?
🤖 How can AI support concept-based teaching?
💗 Where can you find resources for comprehensive sexual health education?
Read more at teachermag.ca. #bced
October 16, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Explore big questions shaping BC's classrooms in the Sept/Oct edition of Teacher magazine:
⚖️ How is economic justice intertwined with education?
🤖 How can AI support concept-based teaching?
💗 Where can you find resources for comprehensive sexual health education?
Read more at teachermag.ca. #bced
⚖️ How is economic justice intertwined with education?
🤖 How can AI support concept-based teaching?
💗 Where can you find resources for comprehensive sexual health education?
Read more at teachermag.ca. #bced
Standing strong in Trail today!✊Members of the Kootenay-Columbia Teachers’ Union joined BCGEU, PEA, and CUPW workers on the picket line—with coffee gift cards to help keep spirits high and hands warm in the fight for a fair deal. ☕ #UnionSolidarity @bcgeu.bsky.social @cupwsttp.bsky.social @pea.org
October 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Standing strong in Trail today!✊Members of the Kootenay-Columbia Teachers’ Union joined BCGEU, PEA, and CUPW workers on the picket line—with coffee gift cards to help keep spirits high and hands warm in the fight for a fair deal. ☕ #UnionSolidarity @bcgeu.bsky.social @cupwsttp.bsky.social @pea.org
Teachers' working conditions are student's learning conditions. When we give teachers better supports, we make things better for kids. We stand with the teachers of Alberta. https://bit.ly/4n0Baxs @albertateachers.bsky.social
Teachers in B.C. are showing support for the 51,000 teachers striking in Alberta
Today was day three of the teachers' strike in Alberta. And as Angelina Ravelli reports, teachers here in B.C., who are currently negotiating for a new contract, are keeping a close eye on the proceed...
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October 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Teachers' working conditions are student's learning conditions. When we give teachers better supports, we make things better for kids. We stand with the teachers of Alberta. https://bit.ly/4n0Baxs @albertateachers.bsky.social
The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) is NOT part of the BC curriculum, and it’s not the best way to evaluate learning. Instead, teachers use meaningful, curriculum-based assessments that actually help students grow. Parents: You can withdraw your child from the FSA: www.bctf.ca/FSA #BCed
October 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) is NOT part of the BC curriculum, and it’s not the best way to evaluate learning. Instead, teachers use meaningful, curriculum-based assessments that actually help students grow. Parents: You can withdraw your child from the FSA: www.bctf.ca/FSA #BCed
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Carole Gordon, @bctf.bsky.social President, thanks teachers for helping students understand the world around them. 🌎 🧠
On #WorldTeachersDay, thank a teacher for showing up every day with care and purpose to make lives better for all!
#BecauseOfATeacher
On #WorldTeachersDay, thank a teacher for showing up every day with care and purpose to make lives better for all!
#BecauseOfATeacher
October 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Carole Gordon, @bctf.bsky.social President, thanks teachers for helping students understand the world around them. 🌎 🧠
On #WorldTeachersDay, thank a teacher for showing up every day with care and purpose to make lives better for all!
#BecauseOfATeacher
On #WorldTeachersDay, thank a teacher for showing up every day with care and purpose to make lives better for all!
#BecauseOfATeacher
BC's teachers stand shoulder to shoulder with the workers of the BCGEU and the PEA. This government made important promises to teachers and to everyone in the public sector. And we're counting on them to deliver.
October 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
BC's teachers stand shoulder to shoulder with the workers of the BCGEU and the PEA. This government made important promises to teachers and to everyone in the public sector. And we're counting on them to deliver.
Right now in downtown Vancouver, we are marching in solidarity with the BCGEU, the PEA, and thousands of other union members. We are stronger together! 💪 @bcgeu.bsky.social #UnionStrong
October 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Right now in downtown Vancouver, we are marching in solidarity with the BCGEU, the PEA, and thousands of other union members. We are stronger together! 💪 @bcgeu.bsky.social #UnionStrong
Coquitlam, Burnaby, Langley—the list goes on! BC teachers from all different locals are showing up to the picket lines in solidarity with the BCGEU and the PEA 🤝 Find a picket line to support in your community: https://bit.ly/46SaF8v #UnionSolidarity #BCpoli
September 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Coquitlam, Burnaby, Langley—the list goes on! BC teachers from all different locals are showing up to the picket lines in solidarity with the BCGEU and the PEA 🤝 Find a picket line to support in your community: https://bit.ly/46SaF8v #UnionSolidarity #BCpoli