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Education
Majority of B.C. teachers concerned AI is impacting critical thinking skills, finds survey
The B.C. Teachers' Federation said educators need a bigger voice in shaping school AI policies as teachers raise concerns about the technology's effects on students.
Community
B.C. unveils action plan to tackle systemic racism
British Columbia has unveiled a two-year anti-racism action plan with 37 commitments aimed at addressing systemic racism across government programs and services.
Education
B.C. middle school teacher suspended after dry ice explosion in classroom
A B.C. middle school teacher has been suspended after a dry ice experiment led to a classroom explosion that frightened students.
Education
B.C. study permit approvals far below targets after federal cap, auditor general finds
Canada’s auditor general says federal changes to the international student program led to far steeper-than-expected drops in study permit approvals, including in British Columbia.
Provincial
B.C. teachers’ union to resume bargaining with province after impasse
The union representing about 52,000 teachers said the province had offered general wage increases it described as being in line with other public sector unions, but that the offer did not include additional funding to address working conditions in classrooms.
Provincial
Ottawa allocates $113M to support French education in B.C.
The federal government is allocating more than $113 million to British Columbia to support French language education in schools.
