Comments on: BC government cuts $16 million in education funding

By: AMS Council: August 19, 2009 : UBC Insiders

AMS Council: August 19, 2009 : UBC Insiders — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:13:28 +0000

[...] Cuts Motion You have probably heard by now about the BC Government cutting $16M of education funding, which came unexpectedly and with no announcement. A motion came to formally oppose the cuts and do [...]

By: R Mc Mann

R Mc Mann — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:08:58 +0000

This, I’m afraid, is just the beginning. Don’t forget! Campbell has been instructed to wipeout as much of the middle class as he can while still in office, Any future Liberal party leader will continue this work once Campbell is gone. Public education has steadily declined over the past 8 years. Chronic under funding, school closures, out dated texts, inadequate equipment, cold schools, and over crowded class rooms are the norm. Staff moral has never been lower – throughout the province. That is 8 lost years where we could have made meaningful improvements to the quality of education. Teachers have taken up as much slack as humanly possible during this time, and many will continue to do so even if it cost them thier health. Sadly, I believe we are fast/finally approaching the breaking point, and Campbell has worked hard to get us here. You may be witnessing the final days of public education as you know it. Sadly, most won’t even notice it’s gone before it’s too late.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:43:24 +0000

If you are dissatisfied with the government’s broken promise to the students, join Students United Against Student Aid Cuts http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=109174578722 on Facebook to support students fighting against the recent cuts.

By: M. Crawford

M. Crawford — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:08:26 +0000

I find it very disturbing that neither Student Aid or the Premiere’s office have had the courtesy to communicate the decision to the prospective award winners to date. These top students, one nominated by each high school, are our future leaders. What an example the BC government has given them. The government must obviously be in dire straights to conduct themselves in this manner. Even if the cash was eliminated, common courtesy and interest would have these students still recognized for their acheivements.