They receive more hours of instruction than do those in most other countries, including Japan. And B.C. students compare favourably with those in other countries on international tests. Our record is excellent. But Canada will continue to face daunting changes in the next decade. The nature of the work is changing.
Communities are under tremendous strain.
Families, too, are struggling with the new reality of falling incomes and uncertain futures. Public schools prepare students to face a changing world and to be effective citizens. Our teachers, along with education support workers and other key resources, provide, not only the basics, but an expanding body of knowledge to help prepare our children for a changing world. Our neighbourhood schools are often criticized by misinformed sources. Vital funding and resources hang in the balance.