Category: Advocacy and Action
Campaigns, policy changes, or initiatives aimed at ending collective punishment in schools or similar settings.
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The problem with the appeals process
When something goes wrong at school—when a child is excluded, harmed, or unsupported—families are told to “work it out with the school first.” That sounds reasonable on paper. But in practice, it’s vague, unstructured, and often retraumatising. I’ve gone through the Vancouver School Board (VSB) appeals process more times that I’d wish upon anyone. Here’s… Read more
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Timelines matter
Advocating for a child’s right to an education should not feel like an uphill battle! Yet for some families navigating school exclusion across British Columbia, every step of the process can seem designed to delay, deflect, and deny necessary support. When schools fail to meet the needs of students—particularly those with disabilities or diverse learning requirements—families are… Read more
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Too many left behind
The Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) has released a powerful new report, Too Many Left Behind, highlighting the critical need for better services and support for children and youth with disabilities in British Columbia. According to Representative Jennifer Charlesworth, more than 83,000 young people in B.C. are not receiving adequate care, leaving families at… Read more
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Report highlights barriers to inclusion in Vancouver Schools
he Inclusive Education Working Group (IEWG) has released an important new report, Advocating for Equity: A Caregiver-led Examination of Inclusive Education in Vancouver Public Schools, shedding light on the systemic challenges faced by students with disabilities in Vancouver schools. The 2023–2024 school year was marked by critical shortages in both resource teachers and educational assistants,… Read more