Public Opinion Survey Makes Headlines
Read our Chair’s comments on the state of education in Vancouver.
Public education in jeopardy in Vancouver
Some say that potential budget cuts to Vancouver’s public schools will stretch the system to a breaking point.
By Carlito Pablo
The Georgia Straight | April 29, 2010
Since its release on April 21, 2010 our Public Education Public Opinion Survey has been making headlines across BC.
Here are a few links:
The message is clear: Public education matters
Victoria should increase funding as local boards struggle to fund vital programs like music
Op ed by Catherine Evans
The Vancouver Sun | April 28, 2010
Province should boost public-school funding
The B.C. Society for Public Education recently commissioned a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion to find out what people think about public school funding.
Letter by Catherine Evans
Times Colonist | April 24, 2010
British Columbians back school trustees in fight for more funding
Almost 80 per cent of residents want more money for public schools, poll shows
By Janet Steffenhagen
The Vancouver Sun | April 23, 2010
People want more public school funding: poll
Non-profit parent group paid for survey
By Naoibh O’Connor
Vancouver Courier | April 23, 2010
Poll finds most want more funding for public schools
B.C. Society for Public Education asks whether private schools should receive public funding
By Evan Kelly
News 1130 | Apr 23, 2010
Education funding sparks widespread protests
By Crawford Kilian
The Tyee Online | April 22, 2010