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Education

Schools and COVID platforms

Here's what the 2020 BC election parties are promising.

BC NDP
  • Install new ventilation systems, plexiglass barriers in key areas, and comprehensive cleaning stations.
  • Ensure more hours of cleaning in all schools.
  • Fast-track improvements to online and remote learning.

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We'll invest in more computers and tablets, more training for teachers and support staff, and in new ways to improve social e-learning that promotes group interactions between students and teachers.

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BC Liberals
  • Implement a province-wide framework for hybrid and online learning options.
  • Promote distance learning programmes.
  • Restore $12 million of funding for Independent Distributed Learning programmes.

BC Greens
  • Fund operating grants for school districts at the same level as 2019/2020, so that lower enrolment during COVID doesn't result in less funding.
  • Maintain additional COVID funding for PPE & online learning.
  • Give every school the resources to develop remote & hybrid learning options.

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