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July 2019
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Summer Learning Loss: Reality or Myth?

For most kids, the carefree days of summer can't last long enough. But does all that time off from formal learning put them behind when they return to school in September? 
> Read what Geoff Johnson, a retired superintendent of schools, has to say about summer learning loss

erase Training for 2019/20 is Now Available

Registration is now open for a number of erase training sessions to be held across the province this coming school year. Check our schedule for dates and locations near you. Topics include Basic Violence Risk Assessment, Basic Digital Risk Assessment, Advanced Violence Risk Assessment, and Ensuring Safe and Caring School Communities. More sessions will be added in the coming months.
> Register for an erase training session for the 2019/20 school year

Better Access to Mental Health and Addictions Care

As part of its 10-year vision for mental health and addiction care, the provincial government announced that multidisciplinary teams will be established in five districts to bring integrated services and supports directly to young people so that families and caregivers do not have to navigate the system on their own. The ministries of Education and Mental Health and Addictions are working together to select the districts that will take part.
> Learn more about the Pathway to Hope initiative

Infographic: BC's Redesigned Curriculum

With the release of the Grades 10-12 curriculum in early July, the redesign of BC's curriculum from K-12 is now complete. An in-depth look at the new 11-12 curriculum will be included in an upcoming issue of Learn.
> Check out this infographic for an overview of the K-12 curriculum redesign project
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Voices of Young British Columbians Needed for LG Youth Advisory Council

Do you know someone aged 17-24 who would be interested in supporting the work of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia? The Honourable Janet Austin is launching the LG Youth Advisory Council to advise her on relevant issues impacting young people and to identify ways to engage the next generation of British Columbians.
> Apply for the LG Youth Advisory Council
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International Students Act to Promote Global Sustainability

Approximately 200 students, teachers and parents from around the world gathered in Victoria to share their perspectives on the role youth can play in protecting and restoring life on land for the benefit of future generations.
> Learn about the Trust for Sustainable Living 2019 International Schools Debates 

Finalists for 2019 Premier‘s Awards for Excellence in Education

Thirty education professionals from across British Columbia have been named as finalists in this year‘s Premier‘s Awards for Excellence in Education. Congratulations to all of the finalists!
> See the list of finalists for the 2019 Premier's Awards for Excellence in Education

Immunization Status Reporting to Protect Against Measles Outbreaks

In the wake of the global measles outbreaks this spring, parents and guardians will be expected to provide public health units with immunization records for students enrolled in the provincial school system.
> Read about the mandatory measles vaccination reporting requirement 
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In Profile: Howard Kushner

Former British Columbia Ombudsperson Howard Kushner was appointed Commissioner for Teacher Regulation in March 2018. Learn spoke with him about his position, his background and his commitment to a fair, timely and transparent disciplinary process. (Republished from our Summer 2018 issue)
> Meet Howard Kushner, Commissioner for Teacher Regulation

Join Our Team!

The Ministry of Education is hiring an Indigenous Languages Coordinator. The successful applicant will provide educational expertise in the development of provincial policies, standards, programs, and resources to support reconciliation and the preservation and revitalization of BC's Indigenous languages.  
> Apply for our Indigenous Languages Coordinator position

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