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Student Writing Contest congratulations!
Read the work of students from around the province on the theme of people, places, and practices that feel like home.
2 hours ago21 min read


Full-day, school-wide learning about truth and reconciliation
When Brandy Lekakis moved to Hugh Boyd Secondary School in Richmond, she brought a wealth of experience facilitating student engagement with truth and reconciliation. Michael Taylor, who teaches Social Justice 12 at Hugh Boyd ...
2 hours ago5 min read


30 Circles Challenge
30 minutes left in class and not sure what to do? Need a short activity?
2 hours ago2 min read


Incidental lessons: The Lena Shawp
A wondrous sight greets visitors to Lena Shaw Elementary School, one of the largest elementary schools in Surrey. In the north hallway, under a sign reading, “The Lena Shawp,” there is a rack of clean coats, lunch bags, and backpacks and seven bins filled with shoes and neatly folded clothing.
2 hours ago5 min read


Understanding the BC Human Rights Tribunal decision
On February 18, 2026, the BC Human Rights Tribunal issued a very important decision on a case filed by the BCTF and the Chilliwack Teachers’ Association (CTA) against former school board trustee ...
2 hours ago3 min read


A look inside the CTA office and the BC Human Rights Tribunal case
Ed Klettke remembers October 23, 2017, vividly. Ed was first vice-president of the Chilliwack Teachers’ Association (CTA) at the time and recalls a slew of texts, phone calls, and messages from members to alert the office of what had just been posted online by a school board trustee.
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Summer reading
Recommendations from BCTF provincial specialist associations.
2 hours ago5 min read


Set the books free: Embracing summer lending as a stand for equity
The final bell rings and the sound of excited, happy voices echo down the hallways marking the beginning of the long-awaited summer break.
2 hours ago4 min read


School board elections: Why they matter and how you can get involved
School board elections take place on October 17, 2026. Be sure to cast your vote!
2 hours ago4 min read


President’s message
As the school year winds down, it’s a natural time to reflect on the work we’ve accomplished together and to look ahead to what’s next for our profession and our communities.
2 hours ago5 min read


Bridging generations in Surrey
Teaching Punjabi at Princess Margaret Secondary School has been more than a profession for me: it has been a passion and a commitment to preserving language...
2 hours ago4 min read


Navigating between cultures
When I immigrated to Canada, the transition was far from easy. I arrived with hope, of course, but also with the weight of uncertainty, cultural complexity, and the quiet struggle of learning to belong.
2 hours ago4 min read


The Franco-Columbian Pride flag
Looking for a classroom resource that supports inclusion, social justice, and powerful conversations in French? The Franco-Columbian Pride flag is a new teaching tool designed for educators working in French as a first or working language in BC.
2 hours ago2 min read


Teachers can’t pour from an empty cup: But what keeps emptying it?
We often talk about student well-being in schools. But far less attention is given to the well-being of the people responsible for supporting students: teachers.
2 hours ago4 min read
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