The British Columbia School Trustees Association
@bcsta.bsky.social
BCSTA represents school trustees and public boards of education in B.C., in their critical role as co-governors of the public education system. [email protected]
🌿 🎓 BCSTA President Tracy Loffler and Director of Education Services Gordon Li had the privilege of attending the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) conference, a meaningful opportunity to connect and learn alongside Indigenous leaders, educators, and members in the community. #Bced
December 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
🌿 🎓 BCSTA President Tracy Loffler and Director of Education Services Gordon Li had the privilege of attending the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) conference, a meaningful opportunity to connect and learn alongside Indigenous leaders, educators, and members in the community. #Bced
Today on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we honour the 14 lives lost in the Polytechnique Montréal tragedy and reaffirm our commitment to gender-based violence prevention education in BC's K-12 public schools.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Ke8Jis
#EndGBV #Bced
Learn more: bit.ly/3Ke8Jis
#EndGBV #Bced
December 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Today on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we honour the 14 lives lost in the Polytechnique Montréal tragedy and reaffirm our commitment to gender-based violence prevention education in BC's K-12 public schools.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Ke8Jis
#EndGBV #Bced
Learn more: bit.ly/3Ke8Jis
#EndGBV #Bced
🗞️ 🎓 The BCSTA hosted Trustee Academy 2025, its premier professional development event. The three-day gathering brought together #schooltrustees from across the province to strengthen their capacity as locally elected leaders serving more than 550,000 students. #Bced
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4oxSISw
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4oxSISw
December 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🗞️ 🎓 The BCSTA hosted Trustee Academy 2025, its premier professional development event. The three-day gathering brought together #schooltrustees from across the province to strengthen their capacity as locally elected leaders serving more than 550,000 students. #Bced
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4oxSISw
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4oxSISw
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Attending the @bcsta.bsky.social #2025Academy feels like coming home.
Thank you to the 278 trustees whose commitment to student safety, well being & success strengthens every school. I look forward to continuing our work with all 60 boards to support every learner.
#bced #bcstudents
Thank you to the 278 trustees whose commitment to student safety, well being & success strengthens every school. I look forward to continuing our work with all 60 boards to support every learner.
#bced #bcstudents
November 30, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Attending the @bcsta.bsky.social #2025Academy feels like coming home.
Thank you to the 278 trustees whose commitment to student safety, well being & success strengthens every school. I look forward to continuing our work with all 60 boards to support every learner.
#bced #bcstudents
Thank you to the 278 trustees whose commitment to student safety, well being & success strengthens every school. I look forward to continuing our work with all 60 boards to support every learner.
#bced #bcstudents
Today, on International Day for Persons with Disabilities, BCSTA reaffirms its commitment to advocating for inclusive education that ensures all students can thrive.
Learn more in our report, "Improving Student Outcomes: For Students with Disabilities and Diverse Abilities."
🔗 tinyurl.com/24cbb7w6
Learn more in our report, "Improving Student Outcomes: For Students with Disabilities and Diverse Abilities."
🔗 tinyurl.com/24cbb7w6
December 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Today, on International Day for Persons with Disabilities, BCSTA reaffirms its commitment to advocating for inclusive education that ensures all students can thrive.
Learn more in our report, "Improving Student Outcomes: For Students with Disabilities and Diverse Abilities."
🔗 tinyurl.com/24cbb7w6
Learn more in our report, "Improving Student Outcomes: For Students with Disabilities and Diverse Abilities."
🔗 tinyurl.com/24cbb7w6
🏗️ This afternoon, we were pleased to welcome the Honourable Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure, to the BCSTA Trustee Academy 2025!
Thank you, Minister Ma, for your time and ongoing support of boards of education and public education in British Columbia. #Bced
Thank you, Minister Ma, for your time and ongoing support of boards of education and public education in British Columbia. #Bced
November 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🏗️ This afternoon, we were pleased to welcome the Honourable Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure, to the BCSTA Trustee Academy 2025!
Thank you, Minister Ma, for your time and ongoing support of boards of education and public education in British Columbia. #Bced
Thank you, Minister Ma, for your time and ongoing support of boards of education and public education in British Columbia. #Bced
⚖️ BCSTA Academy Day 3 - Putting the Trust in Trustees: Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Elected Officials!
This morning, Lisa Southern, Integrity Commissioner for the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Park Board, led trustees through essential guidance on ethical governance. #Bced
This morning, Lisa Southern, Integrity Commissioner for the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Park Board, led trustees through essential guidance on ethical governance. #Bced
November 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
⚖️ BCSTA Academy Day 3 - Putting the Trust in Trustees: Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Elected Officials!
This morning, Lisa Southern, Integrity Commissioner for the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Park Board, led trustees through essential guidance on ethical governance. #Bced
This morning, Lisa Southern, Integrity Commissioner for the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Park Board, led trustees through essential guidance on ethical governance. #Bced
📚 Trustee Professional Development in Action at BCSTA Trustee Academy 2025!
This afternoon, BC school trustees are diving deep into critical learning through specialized workshops designed to strengthen governance knowledge and leadership skills.
Thank you to all presenters! #Bced #schooltrustees
This afternoon, BC school trustees are diving deep into critical learning through specialized workshops designed to strengthen governance knowledge and leadership skills.
Thank you to all presenters! #Bced #schooltrustees
November 29, 2025 at 5:10 AM
📚 Trustee Professional Development in Action at BCSTA Trustee Academy 2025!
This afternoon, BC school trustees are diving deep into critical learning through specialized workshops designed to strengthen governance knowledge and leadership skills.
Thank you to all presenters! #Bced #schooltrustees
This afternoon, BC school trustees are diving deep into critical learning through specialized workshops designed to strengthen governance knowledge and leadership skills.
Thank you to all presenters! #Bced #schooltrustees
Thank you to Associate Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care, Jennifer McCrea, for facilitating an insightful child care panel exploring approaches that "lift each other up" to support child care on school grounds. #Bced #Bcpoli #BCchildcare
November 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Thank you to Associate Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care, Jennifer McCrea, for facilitating an insightful child care panel exploring approaches that "lift each other up" to support child care on school grounds. #Bced #Bcpoli #BCchildcare
🎓 This morning, we were delighted to have @lisabeare.bsky.social Minister of Education and Child Care join us for BCSTA Trustee Academy Day 2!
Minister Beare spoke to trustees stating that “School trustees are the unsung heros of public service.” Thank you, Minister Beare, for joining us! #Bced
Minister Beare spoke to trustees stating that “School trustees are the unsung heros of public service.” Thank you, Minister Beare, for joining us! #Bced
November 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🎓 This morning, we were delighted to have @lisabeare.bsky.social Minister of Education and Child Care join us for BCSTA Trustee Academy Day 2!
Minister Beare spoke to trustees stating that “School trustees are the unsung heros of public service.” Thank you, Minister Beare, for joining us! #Bced
Minister Beare spoke to trustees stating that “School trustees are the unsung heros of public service.” Thank you, Minister Beare, for joining us! #Bced
The BCSTA was pleased to welcome The Honourable Farah Mohamed, Senator, as our keynote speaker this evening!
Senator Mohamed delivered an inspiring address on investing in young people and cultivating the next generation of leaders, a message that resonates deeply with our work in education. #Bced
Senator Mohamed delivered an inspiring address on investing in young people and cultivating the next generation of leaders, a message that resonates deeply with our work in education. #Bced
November 28, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The BCSTA was pleased to welcome The Honourable Farah Mohamed, Senator, as our keynote speaker this evening!
Senator Mohamed delivered an inspiring address on investing in young people and cultivating the next generation of leaders, a message that resonates deeply with our work in education. #Bced
Senator Mohamed delivered an inspiring address on investing in young people and cultivating the next generation of leaders, a message that resonates deeply with our work in education. #Bced
🎉 This evening, Trevor Davies, BCSTA CEO, officially kicked off our Premier Professional Development Event, BCSTA Trustee Academy 2025!
Sempulyan from the Squamish Nation welcomed us to their traditional territory, followed by a rendition of O Canada by Liam Couch from New Westminster School. 🎵
Sempulyan from the Squamish Nation welcomed us to their traditional territory, followed by a rendition of O Canada by Liam Couch from New Westminster School. 🎵
November 28, 2025 at 5:44 AM
🎉 This evening, Trevor Davies, BCSTA CEO, officially kicked off our Premier Professional Development Event, BCSTA Trustee Academy 2025!
Sempulyan from the Squamish Nation welcomed us to their traditional territory, followed by a rendition of O Canada by Liam Couch from New Westminster School. 🎵
Sempulyan from the Squamish Nation welcomed us to their traditional territory, followed by a rendition of O Canada by Liam Couch from New Westminster School. 🎵
This afternoon, trustees engaged in Indigenous-led experiences during our Pre-Conference!
🪶 The Haida Ceremony “Our Plants, Our Medicines”
📖 The Importance of Storytelling in Indigenous Culture
🌲 Cedar Weaving
A sincere thank you to all facilitators for sharing your knowledge with us. #Bced
🪶 The Haida Ceremony “Our Plants, Our Medicines”
📖 The Importance of Storytelling in Indigenous Culture
🌲 Cedar Weaving
A sincere thank you to all facilitators for sharing your knowledge with us. #Bced
November 28, 2025 at 2:19 AM
This afternoon, trustees engaged in Indigenous-led experiences during our Pre-Conference!
🪶 The Haida Ceremony “Our Plants, Our Medicines”
📖 The Importance of Storytelling in Indigenous Culture
🌲 Cedar Weaving
A sincere thank you to all facilitators for sharing your knowledge with us. #Bced
🪶 The Haida Ceremony “Our Plants, Our Medicines”
📖 The Importance of Storytelling in Indigenous Culture
🌲 Cedar Weaving
A sincere thank you to all facilitators for sharing your knowledge with us. #Bced
BCSTA's Trustee Academy 2025 Pre-Conference is underway!
Our gathering began with a blanket and drumming ceremony led by BCSTA Elder Joe Thorne, his son and Jason Sandquist, Secretary-Treasurer of Cowichan Valley School District. Thank you to all who started our gathering in a good way.🥁 #Bced
Our gathering began with a blanket and drumming ceremony led by BCSTA Elder Joe Thorne, his son and Jason Sandquist, Secretary-Treasurer of Cowichan Valley School District. Thank you to all who started our gathering in a good way.🥁 #Bced
November 28, 2025 at 1:28 AM
BCSTA's Trustee Academy 2025 Pre-Conference is underway!
Our gathering began with a blanket and drumming ceremony led by BCSTA Elder Joe Thorne, his son and Jason Sandquist, Secretary-Treasurer of Cowichan Valley School District. Thank you to all who started our gathering in a good way.🥁 #Bced
Our gathering began with a blanket and drumming ceremony led by BCSTA Elder Joe Thorne, his son and Jason Sandquist, Secretary-Treasurer of Cowichan Valley School District. Thank you to all who started our gathering in a good way.🥁 #Bced
Today, on National Child Day, we celebrate the children in B.C.'s public schools and their right to quality public education. Today, we reaffirm our dedication to putting students first. When we invest in children, we invest in British Columbia's future. 💙
November 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Today, on National Child Day, we celebrate the children in B.C.'s public schools and their right to quality public education. Today, we reaffirm our dedication to putting students first. When we invest in children, we invest in British Columbia's future. 💙
BCSTA leadership was pleased to meet with Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, Jennifer Blatherwick, to discuss current activities within the Gender Equity Office and the steps BCSTA can take to advance the discussion on developing a K-12 Action Plan to address gender equality. #Bced #Bcpoli
November 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The BCSTA was pleased to attend the BC School Superintendents Association (BCSSA) Annual General Meeting today.
Congratulations to Mark Pearmain, Superintendent of Surrey Schools, who was acclaimed as BCSSA President and thanks to outgoing President Rohan Arul-Pragasam for your leadership. #Bced
Congratulations to Mark Pearmain, Superintendent of Surrey Schools, who was acclaimed as BCSSA President and thanks to outgoing President Rohan Arul-Pragasam for your leadership. #Bced
November 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The BCSTA was pleased to attend the BC School Superintendents Association (BCSSA) Annual General Meeting today.
Congratulations to Mark Pearmain, Superintendent of Surrey Schools, who was acclaimed as BCSSA President and thanks to outgoing President Rohan Arul-Pragasam for your leadership. #Bced
Congratulations to Mark Pearmain, Superintendent of Surrey Schools, who was acclaimed as BCSSA President and thanks to outgoing President Rohan Arul-Pragasam for your leadership. #Bced
🌟 Spread the Word: The BCSTA is proud to announce that applications for the 2025–26 Student Citizenship Awards are now open!
🔗 Learn more: bcsta.org/bcsta-studen...
#BCSTA #StudentSuccess #BCscholarship #Bced #Bcpoli
🔗 Learn more: bcsta.org/bcsta-studen...
#BCSTA #StudentSuccess #BCscholarship #Bced #Bcpoli
November 12, 2025 at 11:22 PM
🌟 Spread the Word: The BCSTA is proud to announce that applications for the 2025–26 Student Citizenship Awards are now open!
🔗 Learn more: bcsta.org/bcsta-studen...
#BCSTA #StudentSuccess #BCscholarship #Bced #Bcpoli
🔗 Learn more: bcsta.org/bcsta-studen...
#BCSTA #StudentSuccess #BCscholarship #Bced #Bcpoli
Today, on Remembrance Day, we take time to honour all who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. We remember those who never returned home, honour veterans who carry both visible and invisible wounds and recognize families whose lives were forever changed.
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Today, on Remembrance Day, we take time to honour all who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. We remember those who never returned home, honour veterans who carry both visible and invisible wounds and recognize families whose lives were forever changed.
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget.
Today, the BCSTA honours the service and sacrifice of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit veterans who have defended Canada with courage and distinction.
🔗 Take time today to discover more about the stories and powerful history of Indigenous Veterans in Canada: veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...
🔗 Take time today to discover more about the stories and powerful history of Indigenous Veterans in Canada: veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...
November 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today, the BCSTA honours the service and sacrifice of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit veterans who have defended Canada with courage and distinction.
🔗 Take time today to discover more about the stories and powerful history of Indigenous Veterans in Canada: veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...
🔗 Take time today to discover more about the stories and powerful history of Indigenous Veterans in Canada: veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...
📰 MEDIA RELEASE: BCSTA Brings Voice of School Trustees to Legislature During Advocacy Day
🔗 Read the story here: bit.ly/4oqOLzy
#Bced #Bcpoli #Schooltrustees
🔗 Read the story here: bit.ly/4oqOLzy
#Bced #Bcpoli #Schooltrustees
November 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
📰 MEDIA RELEASE: BCSTA Brings Voice of School Trustees to Legislature During Advocacy Day
🔗 Read the story here: bit.ly/4oqOLzy
#Bced #Bcpoli #Schooltrustees
🔗 Read the story here: bit.ly/4oqOLzy
#Bced #Bcpoli #Schooltrustees
The BCSTA concluded advocacy day with Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities, Brittny Anderson, to discuss critical issues affecting rural school districts and also had the honour of meeting with Speaker of the House Raj Chouhan to discuss good governance. #Bced #Bcpoli
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
💫 BCSTA had collaborative discussions with Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health Debra Toporowski, Mental Health and Addictions Parliamentary Secretary Amna Shah and Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity Jennifer Blatherwick.
Thank you for meeting with us for advocacy day! #Bced #Bcpoli
Thank you for meeting with us for advocacy day! #Bced #Bcpoli
November 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Thank you for hosting both Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social and my self.
I’m excited to hear from my colleagues about their meetings and conversations with the Board.
And I look forward to continuing our collaboration to support the success of every student in B.C.’s K–12 system
#bced #bcpoli
I’m excited to hear from my colleagues about their meetings and conversations with the Board.
And I look forward to continuing our collaboration to support the success of every student in B.C.’s K–12 system
#bced #bcpoli
October 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Thank you for hosting both Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social and my self.
I’m excited to hear from my colleagues about their meetings and conversations with the Board.
And I look forward to continuing our collaboration to support the success of every student in B.C.’s K–12 system
#bced #bcpoli
I’m excited to hear from my colleagues about their meetings and conversations with the Board.
And I look forward to continuing our collaboration to support the success of every student in B.C.’s K–12 system
#bced #bcpoli