When we first envisioned an inclusive track meet here in the Comox Valley, it was with a simple but powerful goal: to create a space where students with disabilities could feel celebrated, empowered, and—most importantly—valued.

Sustainable development is not just a catchphrase or a current fad in our world; it is a way of living that helps advance policy development to create long-lasting change for future generations.

As part of the public education system in beautiful British Columbia, we are proud of the work our colleagues do across the province. Most of us don’t choose the profession for the money, nor the ease, as any Kindergarten teacher can tell you, but for the love of learning and children.

Carole Gordon’s political journey from classroom teacher to President of the BC Teachers’ Federation began with the collective fight against the BC Liberals’ contract-stripping and an individual battle against Premier Christy Clark.