Government of British Columbia announces delay in originally planned school start date for more gradual return. British Columbia’s plan includes new health and safety measures, increased funding for protective equipment like masks and new learning groups to help keep everyone safe.
Children in British Columbia will return to classrooms two days later than originally planned as part of a gradual restart to schooling, the education minister says.
Rob Fleming said earlier this week that students wouldn’t be expected back on the original date of Sept. 8 to help give administrators and teachers more time to prepare amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Staff will now meet on Sept. 8, while students will be welcomed in classrooms by Sept. 10.