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August 2019
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Gr. 10 Graduation Literacy Assessment Fact Sheet

Beginning this November, Grade 10 students will be required to complete the new Grade 10 Graduation Literacy Assessment (GLA 10) as one of their requirements for graduation.
> See this GLA 10 fact sheet to learn more
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BC's Education System: By the Numbers 

Did you know there are 1,578 B.C. public schools, serving 545,805  full-time students? Explore the latest education numbers – from enrolment to investments in learning. 
> Read the latest BC Education By the Numbers report
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Back to School Safety Tips from ICBC

September is just around the corner which means more kids will be on the roads and in the crosswalks. Help make the return to the classroom this fall a safe experience for everyone.
> Check out these helpful back to school safety tips 
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Exploring the Redesigned Grades 11/12 Curriculum

BC students entering Grades 11 and 12 this September have more choice than ever before – with new course offerings and personalized learning opportunities.
> See the summary of the changes and new resources for teachers

Vaccination Status Reporting Regulation – Update

BC’s new Vaccination Status Reporting Regulation requires parents and guardians to report the vaccination status of their school-age children. 
> Learn more about the regulation and what will happen in the 2019/20 school year

New Shelley Moore Inclusive Education Video

In case you missed it, the final episode in our year-long video series with inclusive education expert Shelley Moore is now available. 
> Watch Episode 9 of our inclusive education video series
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K-9 Student Progress Reporting Policy Pilot Project

Thirteen school districts and two independent schools are participating in a pilot project to explore new ways of assessing student learning to align with the redesigned K-9 curriculum. After one year, most administrators, teachers, parents and students say they prefer the new approach, finding it provides more meaningful information and is having a positive impact on student ownership of learning.
> Learn about the K-9 Student Progress Reporting Policy Pilot Project and what's ahead for 2019/20
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A Message from the Minister

As another year gets underway in B.C.‘s K-12 schools, I welcome all of B.C.‘s dedicated teachers back after what I hope has been a safe and enjoyable summer.

> Read Minister Rob Fleming's back to school message
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erase Poster for Your Classroom

Let your students know if they spot an emergency, need help or want to talk to someone about an issue that's troubling them, help is available. 
> Download the erase I Need Help poster for your classroom
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Social-Emotional Learning Matters

Research and best practices in early years education show how critical social-emotional learning is in the development of young children. 
> Explore this great new website on social-emotional learning  
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In Profile: Parent Leadership Award Winner Ester Zdebiak

Ester Zdebiak firmly believes that parents should be involved in their children's education. Her commitment earned her the 2019 George Matthews Award for Excellence in Parent Leadership from the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC). Learn spoke with Ester about the important role parents play in B.C.'s education system.
> Read our interview with Ester
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Looking for a past edition of Learn?

Find the Learn e-newsletter online.

Questions? Comments? Ideas for a future edition? 
Email us at educ.learn@gov.bc.ca.
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