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December 2019

Aboriginal How Are We Doing Report 

Earlier this month, the Ministry of Education published the Aboriginal How Are We Doing Report. This annual report looks at Indigenous student performance in public schools, which informs policy changes to support Indigenous student success.

Digital Literacy Activities for Your Classroom

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has developed a set of activity sheets, games and other resources aimed at promoting digital literacy among BC schoolchildren. These resources are suitable for Grades 1-3.  

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What Makes B.C.'s Education System Successful? 

We asked 30 well-respected education leaders what makes B.C.'s education system one of the best in the world. Here's what they told us.

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BC Excellence Scholarships

55 post-secondary scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded to B.C. graduates who demonstrate service and leadership at school, as well as aptitude and commitment to their chosen career paths.

Teacher Education Scholarships 

Know a graduating student with an interest and aptitude for a career in teaching? 20 Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships of $5,000 each are available to assist students with expenses while pursuing a teaching designation. 

Explore French Program

Explore is an intensive French language program for students 13 years and older with any skill level in French. Students can also receive four French elective credits to put towards their Dogwood Diploma.

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On the Path to High Quality School-Age Child Care 

Working towards seamless and integrated systems for high quality school-age child care was the focus of an important event in Vancouver last month.

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Work BC Find Your Fit Tour: Helping Students Find Their Best Career Choice

Help your students discover and explore a variety of exciting careers — from a nurse to a technologist to a carpenter — at a WorkBC Find Your Fit tour stop near you. 

Gang Prevention Program Expands to Keep More Kids Safe

More at-risk students will get the supports they need to get off the path to gang life through the expansion of the erase school-based gang and gun violence prevention program.

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Commissioner for Teacher Regulation Releases Annual Report

The Office of the Commissioner for Teacher Regulation has released its annual report, which includes a statistical review of educator-related complaints, reports and investigations from 2018-19. 

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Happy Holidays!

We hope you are enjoying some well-deserved time with friends and loved ones this holiday season. Look for the next edition of Learn in your mailbox at the end of January 2020.
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