March 28, 2024

Some say the Education Ministry got it right

 

The head of the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils says School Districts have been asking for more flexibility in the school calendar.

This, after the Province announced a bill to eliminate the standard calendar and pave the way for just that, “I think we will see more discussions on spring break; whether one week or two weeks is working for parents. And I think, that we’ll also see in some of our other communities, where perhaps a more balanced school would be a benefit to the community. We’ll see some of those conversations occur.”

Ann Whiteaker says the bill won’t bring changes overnight, and parents would be consulted. She adds a District in the Gulf Islands runs classes only four days a week, while others may benefit from later start times for high school students.

CKNW Vancouver News

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