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EXCLUSIVE: Inside the VSB's MACC Program Revisioning Being Called An "Erosion of Public Trust"
The Vancouver School Board's plan to "revision" the MACC program has become a highly controversial one, sparking both significant and sustained outrage among alumni, parents, and student advocates over the District's disingenuous consultation and casual relationship with the truth.
OPINION: The VSB’s revisioning of the MACC is, for lack of a better word, disastrous.
The school board’s “revisioning” of the MACC would essentially break down the program and establish a completely new one, which they plan to call Gifted Enrichment Centres (GECs).
EXCLUSIVE: The VSB Says They're Revisioning the MACC Program. Alumni and Parent Critics Say They're Destroying It.
Parents, alumni, and experts say the District is taking a sledgehammer to a program essential to the academic and social-emotional well-being of neurodiverse elementary students.
“I don’t feel safe at school”: VSB students reflect on the first week back in classrooms
After five days back in schools, Vancouver School District students and parents alike remain concerned about the realities of returning to classrooms.
EXCLUSIVE: Functional Closures in VSB: What They Are, How They Work, And What Stakeholders Are Saying
In the eight days since Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside announced the extension of Winter Break, the conversation has shifted from "enhanced safety measures" in schools to dealing with potential closures amid rising COVID case counts and hospitalizations
EXCLUSIVE: Letter Sent to Hamber Families, DPAC Still Has Major Questions For Health & Education Officials
Hamber Administration sent a letter regarding who can return to school on January 4, while DPAC says they have many questions for the VSB and VCH.
EXCLUSIVE: VDSC, DPAC, raise concerns over return to school amid Omicron surge, seeking more information from VSB
Both the Vancouver District Students' Council and District Parents' Advisory Council agree with the Ministry's decision to extend Winter Break, but have a series of questions and concerns they say the board needs to address.
VSB Sends Early Message to Families Regarding Winter Break Extension
Interim Superintendent Jan Unwin penned a letter to families sent earlier today confirming that online schooling would not take place during the extension, echoing what Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside had said at a press conference yesterday.
BC Delays Students’ Return from Winter Break
BC Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside announced earlier today that most K-12 students across the province will be returning from Winter Break on January 10, a week later than scheduled.
THE NEST INVESTIGATES: Online Learning with the VSB’s Vancouver Learning Network
A months-long Nest investigation of the Vancouver Learning Network reveals a set of mixed student experiences that make for an educational journey of either smooth sailing or academic shipwreck — with little in between.
Hamber’s Hopes for the New Year
What are some of the students at Hamber hoping and planning for this upcoming year?
Exchange Student Experiences
While those who have spent their whole lives in Vancouver may not think that the city is special, Italian and German exchange students attending Hamber present a whole new perspective on the school and Canadian culture as a whole.
Great for Students, but What About Staff? Hamber Teachers on FIT
Ultimately however, staff say they have suffered due to the lack of consideration and guidance from the school board.
OPINION: Victoria’s Secret is Ditching Their Angels. Why?
On June 16, 2021, after more than two decades of creating and setting impossible beauty standards, Victoria’s Secret launched their newest campaign: VS Collective.
SATIRICAL REVIEW: Hamber’s Cafeteria Food: Underrated?
It is a common bias that cafeteria food is low-budget, unhealthy, and unappetizing. Although in some cases this may be true, it is certainly not always the case.
OPINION: Let’s Talk About Sex (Education)
Every student graduating from the public school system should have received a sexual education class at some point throughout their time in high school. While the education we receive regarding this subject is tolerable, it is in no way sufficient.
A New Face at the VSB
The Vancouver School Board (“VSB”) Suzanne Hoffman’s resignation to become the CEO of the British Columbia School Trustees Association; Helen McGregor, former Superintendent of Curriculum and Student Achievement at the District School Board of Niagara (“DSBN”), will become the new superintendent of one of Canada’s most complex public education systems.
Hamber’s Remembrance: Commemorating the Sacrifices
As in past years, Remembrance Day was commemorated at Hamber. This year, due to the ongoing pandemic, the assembly took place virtually, where students watched a video from their 1-3 classrooms on November 10, 2021.
Stellar Senior Volleyball Performances at Cities
After numerous hard-fought games against teams from across the district, Hamber’s senior volleyball season has come to an end.
