“An overwhelming majority (86%) of British Columbians believe investment in public education should be a key part of any economic stimulus plan in the upcoming provincial budget, said a poll released today by the BC Coalition for Public Education. ‘British Columbians are saying loud and clear government needs to invest in our public education system – including students, workers, programs, services, technology, grounds and buildings – so that when we emerge from this economic mess, we’re well prepared to seize the opportunities of tomorrow,’ said Coalition spokesperson Shamus Reid, who also chairs the BC division of the Canadian Federation of Students …” (more)
[CNW Group, 5 February]