A new school year can bring excitement, uncertainty, and everything in between. Small shifts to familiar classroom activities can help every student feel more connected and supported. 💛 Learn more in this Teacher magazine article: https://bit.ly/3UvyEqA #bced #backtoschool

BCTF representatives are celebrating Pride today alongside the BC Federation of Labour 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✊ We’re proud to march together in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Happy Pride! 🌈 #BCed #Pride2026

The CTF/FCE Annual General Meeting is underway, and our BCTF delegation is bringing their ideas and expertise to discussions that help shape important policies on everything from teacher training requirements to artificial intelligence in the classroom. #BCEd @ctffce.bsky.social

Watching students grow, discover their strengths, and shape their unique futures is one of the greatest privileges of teaching. To our 2026 graduates: celebrate your accomplishments and embrace the excitement of your new path ahead. Remember that we're rooting for you! 🎓 #BCed

The Final Report of the National Inquiry into #MMIWG2S found education is critical to dismantling systemic racism and reducing violence. As teachers, let’s honour victims and survivors by teaching truth, challenging injustice, and creating spaces grounded in respect, dignity, and care. #RedDressDay

May 4–8 is TTOC Appreciation Week! 🎉 We all know how pivotal teachers teaching on call (TTOCs) are to the public education system, and this week is all about acknowledging their contributions and giving them a resounding thank you! 🙏 So, how has a TTOC shown up for you? #TTOCAppreciationWeek #bced

BCTF zone meetings took place across BC on Friday and Saturday, bringing together union reps from all locals to connect and collaborate. Participants shared vital knowledge about provincial bargaining, emerging issues at the local level, and strategies for activism and member engagement. #BCed

While researching for his master's thesis, Delta teacher Graham Notar-Maclean uncovered jarring statistics about the volume of overtime athletic directors perform, sometimes every single day. Read the full story in the March issue of Teacher magazine: https://bit.ly/4tYqbZq. 📰

Thank you to members across the province who participated in the ratification vote. 91% voted in favour of the new four-year collective agreement with the BC Public School Employers’ Association.🔗 Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/3OIKwCK

BC teachers ratify new four-year agreement

VANCOUVER—The BC Teachers’ Federation announced today that its members have voted 91% in favour of ratifying a new four-year collective agreement with the BC Public School Employers’ Association...

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The ratification vote is on! 🗳️ If your local is voting by email, make sure to check your inbox for your ballot. If you can't find your ballot, check your junk mail or search for "Simply Voting" in your inbox. #BCEd #BCteachers

Black History Month may be coming to a close, but anti-racism work is a year-round practice. ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽 Let's continue to normalize conversations about race, challenge deficit narratives, and commit to unlearning in our classrooms and communities. (Image from www.unlearn.com) #BlackHistoryMonth #BCEd

Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙 The latest issue of Teacher mag (which just went live online!) includes practical ways to teach about Ramadan in schools, from reading books that reflect Muslim experiences to understanding students’ needs during fasting. See the full article: https://bit.ly/4cNkyrq. #Ramadan

Last week, women leaders from across the province gathered in Vancouver for the BCTF Women’s Institute. 💜 We were honoured to share space with women who are shaping their schools and communities, and to learn from their expertise and commitment to strengthening public education. #BCEd

We are in close contact with local union leadership and the Ministry and are thankful for everyone’s efforts to support those affected.” —BCTF Carole Gordon (2/2)

“The BCTF is deeply concerned by reports of a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Our hearts are with students, teachers, support staff, their families, and the entire community as we await further details..." (1/2)

The British Columbia Black History Timeline was created by the BC Black History Awareness Society as an educational resource for schools, researchers, government, families, and anyone interested in learning more about Black history. Read about it here: https://bit.ly/46vW2XV #BlackHistoryMonth

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There is a wealth of Black history in our province, from Vancouver Island's Governor James Douglas in 1851 to William Allen Jones ...

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Check out the @thetyee.ca Q&A with BC School Counsellors’ Association President Norberta Heinrichs on mental health, substance use, and student and community needs: https://bit.ly/49BtFIB

How School Counsellors Help Kids Through Tough Times | The Tyee

Norberta Heinrichs on mental health, substance use and student and community needs. A Tyee Q&A.

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Teachers and education workers in Kamloops-Thompson are wearing red to show their support for better teaching and learning conditions. ✊ #RedforBCED is a call for meaningful investment in public education. When we support teachers, we support kids. #BCed #BCpoli

Seeing red? It’s not your imagination…it’s a movement! Find out why teachers and public education supporters across the province are wearing #RedforBCED today: bit.ly/44TLuBo

BCTF President Carole Gordon will be wearing #RedforBCED tomorrow (Monday), will you? Join teachers across BC in showing the government that after eight years of promises, it’s time to improve classroom conditions so that every student can thrive.

Wearing red on Jan. 5 sends a clear message: better classroom conditions can’t wait. The government needs to act. #RedforBCED

Here’s to a cozy, restful winter break for all our teachers and students.❄️ Enjoy the downtime—you’ve earned it!

BC students deserve real support—not more delays. Urge government to invest in the schools our kids count on: https://act.bctf.ca/ittakesateacher/ #ItTakesaTeacher #bcpoli #bced

Do you believe every student deserves timely, meaningful support? Tell government to invest in a public education system where teachers have the time and tools needed to help every student succeed. Add your voice here: https://act.bctf.ca/ittakesateacher/ #ItTakesaTeacher #bced #bcpoli

Every student deserves a positive learning environment. Today we're launching a letter-writing campaign to tell government that kids deserve to thrive — and that starts in the classroom. Speak up in support of our schools here: https://act.bctf.ca/ittakesateacher/ #ItTakesaTeacher #bcpoli #bced

While the BCTF Bargaining Team is back at the table today, teachers from across the province are showing their support by wearing RED!✊From classrooms to staff rooms, the message is clear: teachers are united and standing behind the team working hard on their behalf. #RedforBCEd #Solidarity

📢 This Monday, the BCTF Bargaining Team is back at the table! Let’s turn up the heat and show our support by wearing #RedforBCed! 💪 Whether you’ve got a red T-shirt, scarf, toque, or jacket, wear it proudly on Monday and share a photo online using the #RedforBCed hashtag. Don’t forget to tag us!

Today on Remembrance Day, we honour the sacrifice and service of so many, and we reflect on the immense human cost of war. As teachers, you play a critical role in building a more peaceful world, from teaching about history to inspiring kids to strive for peace. #LestWeForget #BCed

At our Representative Assembly today, the BCTF voted to support The Alberta Teachers' Association with a donation of up to $1 million in financial and legal assistance to help them in their fight against the Alberta government's unjust attack on their Charter rights. 1/8

Our Provincial Bargaining Team is hard at work advocating for teachers, students, and public education as a whole! 💪 Want to know where we're at with bargaining? Members can read the latest updates by visiting the BCTF website: https://bit.ly/3WArtv3