K To 12

• B.C. schools to close on Monday for day of mourning to mark Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

  Most Crown corporations will be closed and the province is encouraging private-sector employers to find a way to reflect on the day.

  Politics

  Sep 13, 2022
  
• COVID-19: Alberta will delay return to in-person K to 12 school until Jan. 10

  Alberta is extending the student winter break provincewide, and children in kindergarten to Grade 12 won't return to class until Jan. 10.

  Education

  Dec 30, 2021
  
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• B.C. outlines steps for schools districts wishing to mandate vaccine for staff

  Such a mandate would require teachers, administrators, cleaning staff, educational assistants and other adults in the school system to be immunized.

  Education

  Oct 22, 2021
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• Masks mandatory for all K-12 students in B.C. schools 

  Beginning Monday, all students in B.C. schools will be required to wear a mask when inside a school building, including while at their desks and on buses.

  Education

  Oct 1, 2021
• Masks will now be required in B.C. classrooms with some exceptions still in place

  This includes all middle and secondary students and K-12 staff and they must wear non-medical masks in all indoor areas, including when they are with their learning groups.

  Education

  Feb 4, 2021
• To isolate or not? Alberta Health aims to clarify confusion about COVID-19 symptoms in K-12 students

  The province said it is stepping up its communication efforts to help parents confused about symptoms and sending their kids to school.

  Education

  Sep 30, 2020
• Staggered recess, smaller classes: What will B.C. schools look like in September?

  A version of a hybrid online and face-to-face instruction model is expected in the fall, but the details are up to a new steering committee.

  Education

  Jun 26, 2020
• B.C. is preparing to enter Phase 3 of its COVID-19 restart plan. What does that mean?

  B.C. Premier John Horgan is expected to announce plans this week for the province to enter Phase 3 of its recovery plan.

  Economy

  Jun 23, 2020
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• B.C. expects some online learning to continue in September, even with more kids at school

  Rob Fleming was also set to tour a Greater Victoria middle school to see the measures in place to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

  Education

  Jun 2, 2020
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• Decline in international students due to COVID-19 won’t mean teacher layoffs, B.C. premier says

  B.C. Premier John Horgan is promising school districts they will not need to cut any teaching positions to make up for a loss in revenues from sagging international student enrolment.

  Education

  May 7, 2020