BC Teachers’ Federation

Kids matter. Teachers care. Supporting #bced's 50,000 public school teachers, and their students, with strong representation and outspoken advocacy.

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

We will continue to post occasional updates on X. But the toxicity and bad faith interactions make this space a sad shell of what it used to be. We will be moving our engagement to Bluesky. #Bced and #bcpoli media, teachers, and others... follow us there. https://t.co/UICpadKjhz

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

Check out the BCTF delegation for the 2024 BCFED Convention! These amazing teachers are taking this opportunity to work with union members from across the province on issues we all care about. #Solidarity #BCEd #BCPoli

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

With great confidence, the BCTF offers its wholehearted endorsement of @SussanneRS as president and @HKailley75 as secretary-treasurer of the @bcfed. Together, they have proven themselves to be leaders who understand the value and impact of the labour movement. #BCFED #BCpoli

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

Welcome Lisa Beare to #bced as the new Minister of Education. We look forward to introducing Minister Beare to the amazing work of our members and working collaboratively on key issues, including the urgent the need for a workforce strategy to address recruitment and retention.

[Teri Mooring🇨🇦 @TeriMooring]

RIP John Horgan. #bcpoli

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

Today we pause to honour and reflect on the many lives lost through the atrocities of war. As teachers, let’s continue to inspire our students to seek peace, work together, and exhibit empathy. 🌺 #RemembranceDay #BCed

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

Pssst...the November/December issue of Teacher magazine just dropped 👀 Check out how your teacher colleagues from across the globe are fighting to improve public education in this issue focused on international solidarity: https://t.co/rxhsx4WAFw

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

Murray Sinclair’s legacy of justice-seeking and truth-telling offers a powerful example to us all of leadership with dignity, humility, and grace. We will continue to teach his life lessons of justice and truth before reconciliation. 3/3

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

Teachers in BC join with countless other Canadians in offering condolences to the family and friends of Honourable Murray Sinclair, iconic Anishnaabe judge, former Senator and Chief Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. #bced 1/3

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

After the TRC report was released, he said: “We have described for you a mountain. We have shown you the path to the top. We call upon you to do the climbing.”
Teachers are doing the climbing, educating our students about the history of residential schools with respect and care

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

The BCSSTA conference kicked off with a keynote presentation from national affairs columnist Chantal Hébert on politics and policy in Canada. Christa Barberis (left) and Bronwen Kelly (right) are two of our many amazing BC teachers in attendance. #PSAday #bcssta

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

Create. Play. Imagine. Wonder. Explore. 🍎 Over 600 BC teachers are in attendance at the 2024 BC Primary Teachers' Association professional development conference. #bcpta #primary_conference

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

Members: have your say in the national conversation on working conditions in Canada’s public schools 👇 #bced

[CTF/FCE @CTFFCE]

📣Calling all Canadian public school teachers and education workers!

Here is your chance to help transform the Canadian public education system!

✅ Fill out the first edition of the Parachute Educator Survey Series: https://t.co/xoXN8XUDr4

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

Still not sure how you're voting on Saturday? Check out this handy breakdown of where the two parties vying to form government stand on public education, issue by issue: https://t.co/oABY44nwBm #ITeachIVote #bcpoli #bced #BCElection2024

[PressProgress @pressprogress]

‘Very dangerous’: Educators warn BC Conservative platform seeks to force far-right anti-LGBTQ+ ideology on BC schools

The @BCTF says the BC Conservative education platform echoes language of American-style right-wing culture war politics

https://t.co/MvpDLUfXSk #bcpoli #bcelxn

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

Did you catch BCTF President @ClintJohnston7 on CBC Radio's BC Today talking all things education and the election with @amybp76? Take a listen to also hear how some parents plan to vote: https://t.co/DjMALyKYyo #ITeacherIVote #BCElection2024 #bcpoli

[Katie Hyslop @Kehyslop]

If you were waiting until all the education platforms were out before you made a decision this election, well wait no more!
A Close Look at the Parties' Education Pledges via Me & @TheTyee https://t.co/aHzO6ZX6rc

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

Two of BC's largest unions have issued a letter to members outlining what’s at stake for public education in #BCElection2024. “We face a critical choice,” BCTF President @ClintJohnston7 and @CUPEBC President Karen Ranalletta write. Full letter: https://t.co/KnapeUVnMg #bcpoli

[Inclusion BC @InclusionBC]

Inclusion BC is disturbed by the @Conservative_BC platform on education.

Research in Canada and around the world shows us that all students learn better in inclusive classrooms. (A thread🧵)

#BCElxn2024 #InclusiveEducation

[IPE BC @PublicEdBC]

Please keep our public schools in mind when you cast your vote. #bcpoli #PublicEdPublicGood #bcelxn