Here in North Vancouver, we know we are incredibly blessed. We have a city to be proud of.
We have teachers and schools to be proud of. And most of all, kids to be proud of. Their potential is unlimited.
But I honestly believe it is under threat.

For a brief overview of the issues facing the DNV, please view my power point presentation.

Key Issues:

1. How does the September 2009 provincial budget affect education? Read more...

2. We have a Provincial Funding model that does not work in the face of declining population.
Our Community is fracturing as each constituency tries to defend its interests in the face of closures or cuts. Read more...

3. Families are leaving the public school to search for better options. Read more...

4. The province is adding all day Kindergarten (and possibly pre-Kindergarten) into the public school system.
This will be a significant change that needs to be carefully considered. Read more...

5. FSA tests and System Wide Assessments. Read more...