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• Surrey schools to beef up COVID-19 safety but mask mandate, class sizes remain unchanged

  Parents and teachers say they're pleased to see the province finally drop its 'one-size-fits-all' approach, but that the new measures don't go far enough.

  Health

  Mar 13
• B.C. parents to protest school COVID-19 safety measures at health authorities’ offices on Monday

  The "Red for BCEd" event will see parents and students gather at the headquarters of B.C.'s five health authorities for a socially-distanced vehicle parade.

  Health

  Mar 7
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• COVID-19 staffing crunch forces Vancouver Catholic school online

  In a letter to parents, Our Lady of Perpetual Help said all learning would be conducted virtually from next Tuesday until Dec. 18.

  Education

  Dec 4, 2020
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• Court tosses B.C. parents’ lawsuit challenging COVID-19 back-to-school plan

  In his ruling, the B.C. Supreme Court justice said he was satisfied that the advice of public health officials in B.C. is based on the best available scientific knowledge.

  Education

  Oct 14, 2020
• B.C. parents watching closely as number of COVID-19-positive kids climbs

  There has been a dramatic increase in the number of school-aged B.C. children testing positive for COVID-19, but health officials say the number is proportionate to an increase in testing.

  Education

  Oct 1, 2020
• COVID-19: No outbreak declared after 3 students at Peterborough’s Adam Scott Collegiate test positive

  About 40 students and staff have been asked to self-isolate at Adam Scott Vocational Institute and Intermediate School after three students tested positive for COVID-19,

  Education

  Sep 25, 2020
• ‘Transitional’ option will allow Vancouver students to start school year at home

  The plan would let kids start the school year from home, but stay enrolled in their schools and move to in-class learning later in the school year.

  Education

  Aug 28, 2020
• Vancouver teacher looks to outdoor learning amid coronavirus pandemic

  "We live in a temperate climate. There's no bad weather, there's just bad gear."

  Education

  Aug 12, 2020
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• London, Ont. area high schools to see hybrid education model this fall

  After the Ontario government announced their plans for back-to-school amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, London parents voiced some concerns.

  Education

  Jul 30, 2020