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Majority of B.C. teachers concerned AI is impacting critical thinking skills, finds survey

The B.C. Teachers' Federation said educators need a bigger voice in shaping school AI policies as teachers raise concerns about the technology's effects on students.

Tumbler Ridge fossil discovery sheds light on rare tyrannosaur species in B.C.

A fossil discovered along a riverbank near a Tumbler Ridge campsite is helping scientists learn more about one of the prehistoric era’s most recognizable predators.

Site of Tumbler Ridge school shooting to be demolished, new school planned for community

The British Columbia and federal governments say they will fund a new secondary school in Tumbler Ridge at a different site from the one where six people were killed in February’s mass shooting.

B.C. Grade 5 teacher disciplined for asking students if they wanted to “go to the chokey”

A Chilliwack teacher has been formally reprimanded after a series of incidents involving inappropriate comments and behaviour toward elementary school students, including references to punishment and remarks about their appearance.

B.C. middle school teacher suspended after dry ice explosion in classroom

A B.C. middle school teacher has been suspended after a dry ice experiment led to a classroom explosion that frightened students.

B.C. study permit approvals far below targets after federal cap, auditor general finds

Canada’s auditor general says federal changes to the international student program led to far steeper-than-expected drops in study permit approvals, including in British Columbia.
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Temporary school facilities arriving in Tumbler Ridge this week

The BC Government says temporary school facilities started arriving in Tumbler Ridge yesterday.

New documentary of school groundbreaking released

For those who missed the ceremony of the Shihiya School groundbreaking in Splatsin last month, a film capturing the event is now available for viewing. 

New early childhood care programs to be offered in Salmon Arm

Applications are now open for Okanagan College's new early childhood care programs that will start next year in Salmon Arm.

National Bus Safety Week in the North Okanagan-Shuswap

The School District 83 North Okanagan-Shuswap is joining schools across Canada in recognizing National School Bus Safety Week. 
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New enhanced student learning draft presented to board

A presentation of Enhanced Student Learning (ESL) for Salmon Arm's school district was discussed on Sept. 18 Board and Committee of the Whole meeting.

New campus manager has big plans for Golden’s College of the Rockies

Scott Fortier, the new campus manager at College of the Rockies’ Golden Campus said he’s eager to get to know the town of Golden and hear the community’s wants and needs when it comes to school.

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