The British Columbia School Trustees Association
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BCSTA represents and supports public boards of education in B.C. in their critical role as co-governors of the public education system. [email protected]
BCSTA Stands with UBCM: Local School Trustee Elections Should Not Be Overshadowed
The BCSTA echoes the concerns raised today by UBCM regarding speculation of a snap provincial election.
🔗 Read the statement here: bit.ly/4y1DY3E
#Bced #Bcpoli
The BCSTA echoes the concerns raised today by UBCM regarding speculation of a snap provincial election.
🔗 Read the statement here: bit.ly/4y1DY3E
#Bced #Bcpoli
September 17, 2026 at 11:07 PM
BCSTA Stands with UBCM: Local School Trustee Elections Should Not Be Overshadowed
The BCSTA echoes the concerns raised today by UBCM regarding speculation of a snap provincial election.
🔗 Read the statement here: bit.ly/4y1DY3E
#Bced #Bcpoli
The BCSTA echoes the concerns raised today by UBCM regarding speculation of a snap provincial election.
🔗 Read the statement here: bit.ly/4y1DY3E
#Bced #Bcpoli
The BCSTA hosted a back-to-school board chairs meeting to share updates on its professional development and advocacy work and welcomed Minister of Education and Child Care Lisa Beare, who thanked board chairs for their contributions to the education system. #Bced
September 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
The BCSTA hosted a back-to-school board chairs meeting to share updates on its professional development and advocacy work and welcomed Minister of Education and Child Care Lisa Beare, who thanked board chairs for their contributions to the education system. #Bced
🚨News: CBC The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn
With the school trustee elections just six weeks away, BCSTA Past President Carolyn Broady spoke with CBC about the role of school trustees and their importance to public education.
🔊 Listen now: bit.ly/4ylcxSi
🔗www.bcsta.org/elections #Bced #Bcpoli
With the school trustee elections just six weeks away, BCSTA Past President Carolyn Broady spoke with CBC about the role of school trustees and their importance to public education.
🔊 Listen now: bit.ly/4ylcxSi
🔗www.bcsta.org/elections #Bced #Bcpoli
September 9, 2026 at 6:26 PM
🚨News: CBC The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn
With the school trustee elections just six weeks away, BCSTA Past President Carolyn Broady spoke with CBC about the role of school trustees and their importance to public education.
🔊 Listen now: bit.ly/4ylcxSi
🔗www.bcsta.org/elections #Bced #Bcpoli
With the school trustee elections just six weeks away, BCSTA Past President Carolyn Broady spoke with CBC about the role of school trustees and their importance to public education.
🔊 Listen now: bit.ly/4ylcxSi
🔗www.bcsta.org/elections #Bced #Bcpoli
BCSTA's executive team was pleased to meet with the BC Principals' & Vice-Principals' Association (BCPVPA). Thank you to their executive team for the opportunity to connect and explore how our two associations can collaborate and support the important work in #publiceducation. #Bcpoli #Bced
September 8, 2026 at 9:25 PM
BCSTA's executive team was pleased to meet with the BC Principals' & Vice-Principals' Association (BCPVPA). Thank you to their executive team for the opportunity to connect and explore how our two associations can collaborate and support the important work in #publiceducation. #Bcpoli #Bced
🍎 As students, teachers, and staff head back to the classroom, BCSTA President Tracy Loffler shares a welcome back message thanking everyone who helps make public education in BC possible — from boards of education and educators to support staff and families. 🎒📚 #Bced #Bcpoli #BacktoSchool
September 4, 2026 at 10:15 PM
🍎 As students, teachers, and staff head back to the classroom, BCSTA President Tracy Loffler shares a welcome back message thanking everyone who helps make public education in BC possible — from boards of education and educators to support staff and families. 🎒📚 #Bced #Bcpoli #BacktoSchool
🎓 📚 Curious what it's really like to serve as a school trustee? Carolyn Broady, Past President of the BCSTA and trustee for West Vancouver School District, shares her perspective.
▶️ Watch now: bit.ly/4xvJxHk
#Bced #Bcpoli #SchoolTrustees #LocalGovernment #BCElections2026 #PublicEducation
▶️ Watch now: bit.ly/4xvJxHk
#Bced #Bcpoli #SchoolTrustees #LocalGovernment #BCElections2026 #PublicEducation
August 31, 2026 at 8:36 PM
🎓 📚 Curious what it's really like to serve as a school trustee? Carolyn Broady, Past President of the BCSTA and trustee for West Vancouver School District, shares her perspective.
▶️ Watch now: bit.ly/4xvJxHk
#Bced #Bcpoli #SchoolTrustees #LocalGovernment #BCElections2026 #PublicEducation
▶️ Watch now: bit.ly/4xvJxHk
#Bced #Bcpoli #SchoolTrustees #LocalGovernment #BCElections2026 #PublicEducation
This month, the BCSTA executive team met with Jodie Wickens, Minister of Child and Family Development, to discuss future changes to autism funding and the community resources that will be available to families of children with disabilities and diverse abilities. #Bced #Bcpoli #InclusiveEducation
August 28, 2026 at 4:23 PM
This month, the BCSTA executive team met with Jodie Wickens, Minister of Child and Family Development, to discuss future changes to autism funding and the community resources that will be available to families of children with disabilities and diverse abilities. #Bced #Bcpoli #InclusiveEducation
📢 🗞️ BC Children Need You: BCSTA Calls on Community Leaders to Run for School Trustee
🔗 Read the full media release: bit.ly/4geo9QS
🔗 Thinking about running? BCSTA has resources to help you get started 👉 bcsta.org/elections
🗓️ Nomination Period (BC-wide): September 1 – September 11, 2026 #Bced
🔗 Read the full media release: bit.ly/4geo9QS
🔗 Thinking about running? BCSTA has resources to help you get started 👉 bcsta.org/elections
🗓️ Nomination Period (BC-wide): September 1 – September 11, 2026 #Bced
August 24, 2026 at 10:13 PM
📢 🗞️ BC Children Need You: BCSTA Calls on Community Leaders to Run for School Trustee
🔗 Read the full media release: bit.ly/4geo9QS
🔗 Thinking about running? BCSTA has resources to help you get started 👉 bcsta.org/elections
🗓️ Nomination Period (BC-wide): September 1 – September 11, 2026 #Bced
🔗 Read the full media release: bit.ly/4geo9QS
🔗 Thinking about running? BCSTA has resources to help you get started 👉 bcsta.org/elections
🗓️ Nomination Period (BC-wide): September 1 – September 11, 2026 #Bced
📢 Hiring Alert: The BCSTA is looking for a Communications Specialist!
🔗 Learn more: bcsta.org/contact/care...
#Hiring #Communications #BCJobs #Bced #Bcpoli
🔗 Learn more: bcsta.org/contact/care...
#Hiring #Communications #BCJobs #Bced #Bcpoli
July 28, 2026 at 4:38 PM
📢 Hiring Alert: The BCSTA is looking for a Communications Specialist!
🔗 Learn more: bcsta.org/contact/care...
#Hiring #Communications #BCJobs #Bced #Bcpoli
🔗 Learn more: bcsta.org/contact/care...
#Hiring #Communications #BCJobs #Bced #Bcpoli
Before we head into summer, BCSTA's Board of Directors and staff gathered today for one final send-off. A chance to reflect on another dedicated school year and look ahead to the year to come.
To all boards of education across the province: thank you for your leadership and commitment to students.
To all boards of education across the province: thank you for your leadership and commitment to students.
July 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Before we head into summer, BCSTA's Board of Directors and staff gathered today for one final send-off. A chance to reflect on another dedicated school year and look ahead to the year to come.
To all boards of education across the province: thank you for your leadership and commitment to students.
To all boards of education across the province: thank you for your leadership and commitment to students.
We closed the Canadian School Boards Association 2026 Trustee Gathering with an inspiring keynote from Jon Montgomery — Olympic champion and award-winning host of The Amazing Race Canada.
His message was clear: believe you can, do the work, stay uncomfortable, and enjoy the ride.
#Bced #Bcpoli
His message was clear: believe you can, do the work, stay uncomfortable, and enjoy the ride.
#Bced #Bcpoli
July 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM
This morning, to open the last day of the Trustee Gathering, we held the Cross-Country Check-In, an opportunity for school boards from coast to coast to coast to hear from one another, directly and honestly about what is happening in their boards.
Thank you to all those who participated! #Bced
Thank you to all those who participated! #Bced
July 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
This morning, to open the last day of the Trustee Gathering, we held the Cross-Country Check-In, an opportunity for school boards from coast to coast to coast to hear from one another, directly and honestly about what is happening in their boards.
Thank you to all those who participated! #Bced
Thank you to all those who participated! #Bced
Thank you to HUB International for generously sponsoring yesterday's networking and social reception at the CSBA Trustee Gathering, hosted by the BCSTA.
HUB's commitment to the public education sector is demonstrated through partnerships like this, and we are grateful for their support. #Bced
HUB's commitment to the public education sector is demonstrated through partnerships like this, and we are grateful for their support. #Bced
July 8, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Thank you to HUB International for generously sponsoring yesterday's networking and social reception at the CSBA Trustee Gathering, hosted by the BCSTA.
HUB's commitment to the public education sector is demonstrated through partnerships like this, and we are grateful for their support. #Bced
HUB's commitment to the public education sector is demonstrated through partnerships like this, and we are grateful for their support. #Bced
Round two of professional development at the CSBA Trustee Gathering 2026 delivered a rich mix of learning for trustees and education leaders this afternoon, covering:
🔹 Governance essentials
🔹 Indigenous education & reconciliation
🔹 Equity & student well-being
🔹 Trustee skills
#Bced
🔹 Governance essentials
🔹 Indigenous education & reconciliation
🔹 Equity & student well-being
🔹 Trustee skills
#Bced
July 7, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Round two of professional development at the CSBA Trustee Gathering 2026 delivered a rich mix of learning for trustees and education leaders this afternoon, covering:
🔹 Governance essentials
🔹 Indigenous education & reconciliation
🔹 Equity & student well-being
🔹 Trustee skills
#Bced
🔹 Governance essentials
🔹 Indigenous education & reconciliation
🔹 Equity & student well-being
🔹 Trustee skills
#Bced
Thank you to our sponsors!
Your support for public education across this country is truly, deeply appreciated.
#Bced #Bcpoli #PublicEducation #SchoolTrustees
Your support for public education across this country is truly, deeply appreciated.
#Bced #Bcpoli #PublicEducation #SchoolTrustees
July 7, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Thank you to our sponsors!
Your support for public education across this country is truly, deeply appreciated.
#Bced #Bcpoli #PublicEducation #SchoolTrustees
Your support for public education across this country is truly, deeply appreciated.
#Bced #Bcpoli #PublicEducation #SchoolTrustees
Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark is one of Canada's most unique artists and a leading voice in Canadian music.
Thank you for a truly captivating and inspiring plenary this morning at the CSBA Trustee Gathering 2026, sharing your journey from survival mode to asking "what if there's more?."
Thank you for a truly captivating and inspiring plenary this morning at the CSBA Trustee Gathering 2026, sharing your journey from survival mode to asking "what if there's more?."
July 7, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark is one of Canada's most unique artists and a leading voice in Canadian music.
Thank you for a truly captivating and inspiring plenary this morning at the CSBA Trustee Gathering 2026, sharing your journey from survival mode to asking "what if there's more?."
Thank you for a truly captivating and inspiring plenary this morning at the CSBA Trustee Gathering 2026, sharing your journey from survival mode to asking "what if there's more?."
Tracy Loffler speaks at the gathering as BCSTA President and opens Tuesday morning of the Trustee Gathering with her President’s address.
"It is leadership driven by deep empathy and purpose, and it deserves our deepest respect and profound gratitude. Thank you, trustees, for all you do." #Bced
"It is leadership driven by deep empathy and purpose, and it deserves our deepest respect and profound gratitude. Thank you, trustees, for all you do." #Bced
July 7, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Tracy Loffler speaks at the gathering as BCSTA President and opens Tuesday morning of the Trustee Gathering with her President’s address.
"It is leadership driven by deep empathy and purpose, and it deserves our deepest respect and profound gratitude. Thank you, trustees, for all you do." #Bced
"It is leadership driven by deep empathy and purpose, and it deserves our deepest respect and profound gratitude. Thank you, trustees, for all you do." #Bced
Last night, delegates of the Trustee Gathering were drummed into the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre for an evening reception sponsored by CUPE BC.
We are grateful to the Squamish Nation and Lil'wat Nation for graciously hosting us in this beautiful space.
#BCed #BCpoli #PublicEducation
We are grateful to the Squamish Nation and Lil'wat Nation for graciously hosting us in this beautiful space.
#BCed #BCpoli #PublicEducation
July 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Last night, delegates of the Trustee Gathering were drummed into the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre for an evening reception sponsored by CUPE BC.
We are grateful to the Squamish Nation and Lil'wat Nation for graciously hosting us in this beautiful space.
#BCed #BCpoli #PublicEducation
We are grateful to the Squamish Nation and Lil'wat Nation for graciously hosting us in this beautiful space.
#BCed #BCpoli #PublicEducation
This afternoon at the Trustee Gathering, we celebrated the National Reconciliation Partnership Award to the Superior-Greenstone School District and Ginoogaming First Nation!
We wrapped the day with an Indigenous Check-In with associations from across the nation. Thank you to all speakers!
We wrapped the day with an Indigenous Check-In with associations from across the nation. Thank you to all speakers!
July 6, 2026 at 11:05 PM
This afternoon at the Trustee Gathering, we celebrated the National Reconciliation Partnership Award to the Superior-Greenstone School District and Ginoogaming First Nation!
We wrapped the day with an Indigenous Check-In with associations from across the nation. Thank you to all speakers!
We wrapped the day with an Indigenous Check-In with associations from across the nation. Thank you to all speakers!
Dr. Brad Baker, Superintendent of Indigenous Education with the Ministry of Education and Child Care, explored the governance conditions needed for Indigenous student success at the CSBA Trustee Gathering 2026.
Thank you, Dr. Baker, for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us today. #Bced
Thank you, Dr. Baker, for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us today. #Bced
July 6, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Dr. Brad Baker, Superintendent of Indigenous Education with the Ministry of Education and Child Care, explored the governance conditions needed for Indigenous student success at the CSBA Trustee Gathering 2026.
Thank you, Dr. Baker, for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us today. #Bced
Thank you, Dr. Baker, for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us today. #Bced
This afternoon at the Canadian School Boards Association 2026 Trustee Gathering, we held an Indigenous Leaders Panel exploring governance, education, and reconciliation.
President Loffler shared: "Thank you to our panelists for such a powerful, generous, and honest conversation." #Bced #Bcpoli
President Loffler shared: "Thank you to our panelists for such a powerful, generous, and honest conversation." #Bced #Bcpoli
July 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM
This afternoon, delegates at the Trustee Gathering took part in a rich round of professional development, with sessions spanning from governance and AI to reconciliation and Indigenous partnerships and community needs.
A great afternoon of learning for trustees and education leaders! #Bced #Bcpoli
A great afternoon of learning for trustees and education leaders! #Bced #Bcpoli
July 6, 2026 at 8:49 PM
This morning we were honoured to welcome Rick Hansen, Canada's Man in Motion, who has dedicated his life to removing barriers and creating an inclusive world where people with disabilities can live to their full potential.
A sincere thank you to Rick for the inspiring words and stories. #Bced
A sincere thank you to Rick for the inspiring words and stories. #Bced
July 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
This morning we were honoured to welcome Rick Hansen, Canada's Man in Motion, who has dedicated his life to removing barriers and creating an inclusive world where people with disabilities can live to their full potential.
A sincere thank you to Rick for the inspiring words and stories. #Bced
A sincere thank you to Rick for the inspiring words and stories. #Bced
Day two of the Trustee Gathering opened with CSBA President Alan Campbell, who reflected on the honour of serving alongside trustees dedicated to building a strong public education system.
"School boards are not an afterthought" — they're where local values meet social responsibility. #Bced
"School boards are not an afterthought" — they're where local values meet social responsibility. #Bced
July 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Day two of the Trustee Gathering opened with CSBA President Alan Campbell, who reflected on the honour of serving alongside trustees dedicated to building a strong public education system.
"School boards are not an afterthought" — they're where local values meet social responsibility. #Bced
"School boards are not an afterthought" — they're where local values meet social responsibility. #Bced
The BCSTA and the CSBA were honoured to welcome Jody Wilson-Raybould as tonight's keynote speaker at the CSBA 2026 Trustee Gathering.
Thank you, Jody, for an inspiring and meaningful keynote on leadership. #Bced
Thank you, Jody, for an inspiring and meaningful keynote on leadership. #Bced
July 6, 2026 at 4:31 AM
The BCSTA and the CSBA were honoured to welcome Jody Wilson-Raybould as tonight's keynote speaker at the CSBA 2026 Trustee Gathering.
Thank you, Jody, for an inspiring and meaningful keynote on leadership. #Bced
Thank you, Jody, for an inspiring and meaningful keynote on leadership. #Bced