Education

Some parents furious after Maple Ridge PAC agrees to give money to president for undisclosed legal fees

The Yennadon Elementary School PAC agreed to provide the group's president $10,000 to cover legal fees, however, the reason for the funds has not been disclosed.

Twin sisters set to attend Canadian PhD program killed by airstrike in Gaza

Twin sisters set to attend University of Waterloo to complete their PhDs have died in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Dalia Ghazi Ibaid and Sally Ghazi Ibaid were planning to come to Waterloo to do their...
Surrey parents, teachers and support workers call on Premier for more education funding

Parents and teachers came together in Surrey this morning to call on the government for more funding for education. The calls come after several cuts were made to services and programming earlier this...
Burnaby School District to implement staggered starts at 4 schools

The Burnaby School District says it is moving ahead with staggered start times at four high schools to address overcrowding.
Cyber attack targets New Westminster School District

More than a week after it occurred, New Westminster Schools District 40 says it was the victim of a cyber attack.
California bill would give public university admission priority to slaves' descendants

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California lawmaker said he will introduce a bill Monday that would give admission priority to the descendants of slaves at the University of California and California State...
Langara College instructors’ union concerned about layoffs; college says none planned

Instructors at Langara College say they are at risk of losing their positions due to the new international student enrolment cap.
Abbotsford teacher loses certificate after pleading guilty to assault

An Abbotsford middle school teacher has lost his teaching certificate after he pleaded guilty to assault and sexual assault charges against an intimate partner.
Thousands of international students miss fall semester amid uncertainty, visa delays

Thousands of international students expected to study at three Ontario colleges are missing the fall semester, after Ottawa announced it would further tighten Canada's study permit system.  Some...
Burnaby School District considering staggered start times for classes next year

Parents of students in Burnaby are speaking out after receiving a letter saying the school district may begin staggered classes next year.