The British Columbia Society for Public Education (BCSPE) was formed in early 2005 by a group of parents committed to protecting and improving public education in British Columbia. The members of BCSPE had been active participants in the Vancouver Save our Schools network.
BCSPE is run by a volunteer board:
- Annie Ehman
- Catherine Evans
- Allison McDonald
- Helesia Luke
- Kelly Read
- Cynthia Wong
* many thanks to Janet Khuu, former board member and provider of stellar technical support
Statement of School Needs
The Save Our Schools network wrote a Statement of School Needs. We believe that statement still holds true today.
Every Public School in British Columbia Needs:
- a principal
- well-educated and supported teachers
- a secretary
- an open library and a teacher-librarian
- access to music, art, language and physical education teachers
- up-to-date learning resources for every student
- adequate classroom supplies and equipment
- timely testing and appropriate services for children with special and gifted needs
- access to ESL programs and supports
- manageable class sizes that take into account the subject and age of students
- appropriate supports for children in inner city schools
- no waiting list for admission into local school
- adequate supervision of students while on school property
- a sufficient number and variety of both core and elective courses in every high
- school
- equipped playgrounds for every elementary school
- facilities that are clean, safe and in good repair
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