… Poor kids, the argument goes, clearly can’t keep up, so stop talking about their failure… In Better Schools for B.C.: A Plan for Quality Public Education, the BCTF states that “a child’s performance in school is strongly related to socio-economic status and that a good education is often the …
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Dear PAC and DPAC chairs and parents, As we enter the final chapter of this school year, it is a time when the excitement of students and families grows, as preparation for celebrations of student accomplishments take shape and provide opportunity to reflect and share achievements and successes for the …
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The Fraser Institute released its controversial rankings Monday of B.C. and Yukon secondary schools… The ratings are based on seven indicators, according to the report: the average exam mark in grade 10-12 courses that include a mandatory provincial exam; percentage of grade 10-12 mandatory provincial examinations failed; the average difference …
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Want to improve your relationship with your children, use discipline effectively and learn appropriate developmental behaviors? Parent Support Services and the Prince George Regional Library are offering free parenting classes for parents of children ages 5-12. Classes start on May 15th in the Keith Gordon Room from 4:30-6:30. The class …
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AGENDA DPAC GENERAL MEETING – MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012 7:00 p.m. Van Bien Training and Development Centre For those logging in from their home computers, we have a link to attend the web conference of the meeting: https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=7345&password=M.E4612DA9B78289FFE82980F612AF77 You may be prompted to download some software which may take anywhere …
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The 4th Annual Bike to Work and School Week is a challenge that encourages and supports commuter cycling in Prince George and across the Province from May28th – June 3rd There are many events and contests planned throughout the week and beyond to make it fun, visible, safe and successful for everyone – from cycling …
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http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/article/20120428/PRINCEGEORGE0101/304289987/-1/princegeorge/spring-break-broken School District 57 trustees have approved the 2012-13 school calendar, which includes a two-week spring break. That does not sit well with parent Melody Link. She questions the validity of an online poll on the District Parent Advisory Council website, which contributed to the school board’s decision to approve …
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http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2012/04/more-choice-flexibility-for-bcs-education-system.html VICTORIA – Amendments to the School Act introduced today will support BC’s Education Plan by removing barriers to personalized learning and allowing greater flexibility and choice in terms of where, when and how students learn. Bill 36, the School Amendment Act 2012, gives students and families increased choice in …
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The Delegate Selection committee has reported that they received three applications to attend the BCCPAC conference and AGM in May, in Coquitlam, and one application to be a backup delegate should any delegates be unable to attend. Darlene Campbell, Gillian Burnett, and Sarah Holland will be attending, with Dennis Fudge …
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