Lucy Maloney, Coordinator ATSR Working Group Traffic danger around schools is one of the most common complaints made by parents to PACs. It has a big effect on the freedom and independence of our kids … Read more
The Inclusive Education Working Group (IEWG) is a group of parents who consult about and advocate for equitable education in the Vancouver school district for students with disabilities, neurodivergence and learning support needs of all … Read more
*** Parents are raising alarm about the VSB’s decision to lease a large portion of Fleming Elementary School’s play area to a developer for 99 years. The lease would allow for a developer to construct … Read more
AdvoCon is an annual education advocacy conference, organized by the BCEDAccess Society ! BCEdAccess Society is a grassroots, nonprofit society and Canadian charitable organization, founded in 2014. BCEdAccess Society serves families of students with … Read more
Y Mind is a free group program developed by YMCA BC for youth experiencing mild – moderate anxiety, stress or worries. Two Masters level mental health professionals support 8 – 12 teens during the 7 … Read more
The Vancouver School Board (VSB) has recently updated its Administrative Procedure 350, introducing new policies regarding the use of personal digital devices in schools. These changes aim to minimize distractions during instructional time and promote … Read more
Out of about 50,000 students, about 20,000 students returning to school this September will be in unsafe seats. Of those 20,000 in unsafe seats, a disproportionate number of these students will be in … Read more