Education

news

Adult Education Feels the Pinch

Cuts to mature student programs show it's not just B.C.'s kids affected by the squeeze.

By Katie Hyslop, 14 Mar 2012

opinion

Higher Ed: Time to Rethink, and Shrink?

Debates over funding should prompt debate about whether diplomas are good value for the money.

By Crawford Kilian, 9 Mar 2012

news

A Community 'Knows its Own Needs Best'

That's the idea behind Literacy Lives, where students create health programs that fill unique service gaps.

By Tom Sandborn, 8 Mar 2012

news

School Dispute: Just the Facts, Please

Ministry of Education and teachers' union debate whose facts are more factual.

By Katie Hyslop, 6 Mar 2012

news

BC Students: 'We Have a Voice'

Thousands of those most affected rallied to decry class sizes, support teachers, and show they're paying attention.

By Katie Hyslop and Andrew MacLeod, 3 Mar 2012

news

Anti-Strike Legislation 'More Political Games': Dix

After walkouts OK'd by Labour Relations, BC Libs move to outlaw teachers strike, allow some mediation.

By Katie Hyslop and Andrew MacLeod, 29 Feb 2012

news

Rising Call to Change Way We Bargain with Teachers

Critics say 17 years of negotiation failures means government has to change tactics to work with teachers.

By Katie Hyslop, 28 Feb 2012

opinion

Teachers Face Dirty Dealing BC Gov't

BCTF is playing poker against opponent with ace up sleeve in contract negotiations.

By Bill Tieleman, 28 Feb 2012

news

Mediate, Don't 'Bully,' Teachers Union Urges Province

Decision to legislate wage freeze on teachers will 'make matters worse' says BCTF's Lambert.

By Robyn Smith and Andrew MacLeod, 23 Feb 2012

opinion

Bill Rees' Last Lecture

Retiring after 40 years, one of Canada's intellectual eco-giants leaves behind a tremendous footprint.

By Justin Ritchie, 2 Feb 2012

news

Overhaul BC's Private College Regulator: Critics

Students at traditional medicine college surprised to learn they can't practice, but school denies wrongdoing.

By Katie Hyslop, 1 Feb 2012

news

Funding Boost for BC First Nations Schools Called 'Huge'

New agreement puts funding on par with public schools, but questions of jurisdiction remain.

By Katie Hyslop, 27 Jan 2012

news

'Both Sides Have to Move' Says Teachers' Union, Trimming Demands

New offer would cost $300 million more next year. Province sticks to 'net zero.'

By Katie Hyslop, 18 Jan 2012

books

The Must Read on BC Schools You Won't Like

UVic historian of education paints a bleak political picture, and blames all sides.

By Crawford Kilian, 3 Jan 2012

opinion

A Tyee Series

Idea #6: Tech-Savvy Classrooms to Personalize Learning

Use kids' texting, Youtubing ways to their advantage, in classrooms that embrace new media.

By Nick Smith, 26 Dec 2011

opinion

A Tyee Series

Idea #4: First Work, Then University

Imagine a Canadian Services Corps that prepares young people for higher ed.

By Crawford Kilian, 22 Dec 2011

news

Poetry's Power to Connect Young to Old

What happens when a First Nations kid asks an elder 10 questions and writes a poem? A lot.

By Katie Hyslop, 9 Dec 2011

news

A Tyee Series

'Carbon Neutral' Goal Spurs Projects

Whatever its flaws, BC's quest for carbon neutrality is getting some things done in the public sector.

By Tom Barrett, 1 Dec 2011

opinion

Boomers a 'Time Bomb' for BC Schools

Educators, be prepared. As demographics shift, BC's coffers will prioritize the old.

By Thomas Fleming, 30 Nov 2011

news

Schools of the Future, Today

Inside BC classrooms where every student has a laptop or iPad, and the learning is 'child-centred.'

By Katie Hyslop, 15 Nov 2011