Patti Bacchus
@pattibacchus.bsky.social
Public education advocate, Vancouverite and Gulf Islander. I have some opinions.
Better late than never 😉
September 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Better late than never 😉
Can you be more specific regarding where I suggested private schools receive "lavish" funds? I used the actual number from govt docs.
July 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Can you be more specific regarding where I suggested private schools receive "lavish" funds? I used the actual number from govt docs.
And with regard to faith-based schools - www.straight.com/news/1211126...
Patti Bacchus: We should privatize private schools
I’m opposed to the public’s money going to private schools of all types, and this appalling case adds insult to injury.
www.straight.com
July 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
And with regard to faith-based schools - www.straight.com/news/1211126...
I'm very clear. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Increased public funding for private schools is dividing us, and needs to stop - CCPA
Public schools are often referred to as the cornerstone of healthy democracies, where children from all backgrounds have equitable opportunities to reach their potential and acquire the skills and kno...
www.policyalternatives.ca
July 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I'm very clear. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
The parents did a very well written presentation (which I've seen). Only three trustees attended. None from ABC. They've tried all kinds of things. This is only one tactic.
May 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The parents did a very well written presentation (which I've seen). Only three trustees attended. None from ABC. They've tried all kinds of things. This is only one tactic.
Maybe that's why I topped the polls every time I ran 😉
May 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Maybe that's why I topped the polls every time I ran 😉
I was on the receiving end of lots of these while I was a trustee. I took them seriously and respected that parents have a lot on their plates and shouldn't have to be advocating like this for the children's right to an education.
May 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I was on the receiving end of lots of these while I was a trustee. I took them seriously and respected that parents have a lot on their plates and shouldn't have to be advocating like this for the children's right to an education.
Also, my understanding is that while the emails were auto addressed, they contained personal messages and stories.
May 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Also, my understanding is that while the emails were auto addressed, they contained personal messages and stories.
Maybe it's the easiest way for exhausted parents raising kids with disabilities to get the attention of trustees who refuse to attend parent meetings they're invited to. These parents have thought a lot, prepared presentations etc.
May 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Maybe it's the easiest way for exhausted parents raising kids with disabilities to get the attention of trustees who refuse to attend parent meetings they're invited to. These parents have thought a lot, prepared presentations etc.
May 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
May 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
May 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
May 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
7. Deleting the tweet was a good start. Now do this:
🔹 Apologize to every parent who emailed you— publicly & by email reply.
🔹 Apologize to DPAC
🔹 Meet with the Inclusive Ed Working Group
🔹 Listen. Collaborate. Advocate.
/8
🔹 Apologize to every parent who emailed you— publicly & by email reply.
🔹 Apologize to DPAC
🔹 Meet with the Inclusive Ed Working Group
🔹 Listen. Collaborate. Advocate.
/8
May 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
7. Deleting the tweet was a good start. Now do this:
🔹 Apologize to every parent who emailed you— publicly & by email reply.
🔹 Apologize to DPAC
🔹 Meet with the Inclusive Ed Working Group
🔹 Listen. Collaborate. Advocate.
/8
🔹 Apologize to every parent who emailed you— publicly & by email reply.
🔹 Apologize to DPAC
🔹 Meet with the Inclusive Ed Working Group
🔹 Listen. Collaborate. Advocate.
/8
6. To Trustee Chien:
Three words — How Dare You?
You were elected to serve. That means students and their families. You’ve had over two years. What do you have to show for it? /7
Three words — How Dare You?
You were elected to serve. That means students and their families. You’ve had over two years. What do you have to show for it? /7
May 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
6. To Trustee Chien:
Three words — How Dare You?
You were elected to serve. That means students and their families. You’ve had over two years. What do you have to show for it? /7
Three words — How Dare You?
You were elected to serve. That means students and their families. You’ve had over two years. What do you have to show for it? /7
5. Worse, his tweet showed parent names — a potential violation of provincial privacy law. He’s since deleted it, but here's a redacted screenshot. (His original tweet didn’t redact the names.) /6
May 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
5. Worse, his tweet showed parent names — a potential violation of provincial privacy law. He’s since deleted it, but here's a redacted screenshot. (His original tweet didn’t redact the names.) /6