This week, BCSTA President Loffler and CEO Davies attended a meeting of the Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) Board of Directors. We value these national conversations and the chance to work alongside partners across Canada to strengthen locally elected school boards. #Bced #Bcpoli

🍎 On World Teachers’ Day, the BCSTA recognizes the educators who make a lasting difference in the lives of students across BC. Thank you, teachers, for the care, dedication and leadership you bring to your classrooms and communities every day. #WorldTeachersDay #Bced #PublicEducation

🗞️ The BCSTA spoke with the Vancouver Sun about why the upcoming school trustee elections matter and what communities need to know about trustees and the important role they have in public education. 🔗 Read the article to learn more: bit.ly/4xUBtzi ↪️www.bcsta.org/elections #Bced #Bcpoli

🌿 On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the BCSTA stands with communities across Canada in remembering the children who never returned home, and in honouring the survivors and families whose lives have been affected by the residential school system.

🗞️ 🗓️ BC’s School Trustee Elections Are October 17: Why Your Vote Shapes Every Child’s Education 🔗 Read the full media release to learn more: bit.ly/4ADCher ➡️ Visit www.bcsta.org/elections to learn more about the trustee elections. #Bced #Bcpoli #SchoolTrustees #BCelections #LocalElections

📰 🚨 Two elections, one important reminder: Don’t let the local vote get lost With the recent call for a provincial general election on October 24, British Columbians will head to the polls twice in the coming weeks. 🔗 Read the full media release: bit.ly/4rtnWNt #Bced #Bcpoli #BCelections

BCSTA representatives attended the UBCM Convention last week, where local leaders gathered to debate policy and pass resolutions. Stronger relationships at #UBCM mean a stronger voice for public education in BC's local democracy. #Bced #Bcpoli #SchoolTrustees

They Set the Budget for Your Child’s School. Do You Know Their Name? BC's school trustees govern the public education system for over 550,000 students, mostly out of the spotlight. 🔗 Read the full story: bit.ly/4xEkAc6 #Bced #Bcpoli #SchoolTrustees #BCelections

🚨 Hiring Alert! The BCSTA is looking for a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer & Digital Communications Coordinator to join our team. ➡️ To learn more, please visit: bit.ly/46GyDCW #Hiring #NowHiring #GraphicDesign #CommunicationsJobs #BCJobs #EducationJobs #Bcpoli #Bced

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 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

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

🎓 📚 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

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

📢 Hiring Alert: The BCSTA is looking for a Communications Specialist! 🔗 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.

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

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 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

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

Thank you to our sponsors! 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?."

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

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

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!

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

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