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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.
May 2121 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 ...
May 215 min read


30 Circles Challenge
30 minutes left in class and not sure what to do? Need a short activity?
May 212 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.
May 215 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 ...
May 213 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.
May 213 min read


Summer reading
Recommendations from BCTF provincial specialist associations.
May 215 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.
May 214 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!
May 214 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.
May 215 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...
May 214 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.
May 214 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.
May 212 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.
May 214 min read
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