Report on budget estimates and update on holdback funds highlight latest news
 Advocacy News kept you up to date as two major funds-related developments unfolded over the past week:
In the November 26 Advocacy News: The House in Committee of Supply reviewed the Ministry of Education's budget estimates. The Committee provided information on topics such as the Annual Facility Grant, CommunityLink funding and all-day K.
The November 30 Advocacy News reported that good news had emerged from the discussions: the $3.7 million holdback funds distributed to boards in June will not be deducted from the 2009/10 allocations, as was initially announced.
BCSTA President Connie Denesiuk noted that "boards have worked extremely hard in response to the loss of the AFG and the other significant financial challenges this year. We now need to turn our focus to making things better for the future."
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Catch the in-demand "Facilitating Community Consultations" – via e-Learn
 It was standing room only at Carolyn Baldridge’s Academy presentation on Facilitating Community Consultations last week. If you missed getting in – or if you'd like a reprise – never fear! Now you can catch the BCSTA Communications Director's popular session by registering for the online Elluminate version, part of BCSTA's ongoing, cost-effective and stimulating e-Learn program. Be sure to register for this timely session, to be held Monday, December 14 at either 9:30 am or 7:30 pm. As Carolyn says:
"The more communities are engaged in public education, the more students thrive and achieve. I’ll lead trustees through tips and techniques for engaging their communities in the K-12 discussion, and nurturing active, productive involvement."
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Innovative way to grab students' interest in the too-often fearful subject of science
 For students – and for the educators trying to help them meet their potential in every respect – it's an all-too-familiar syndrome: fear of science! However, Kamloops/Thompson has come up with an innovative way to engage students: involve them in a fun, interactive, stimulating science centre. Once students try science activities, they'll really get into them. Read about this winning formula for learning in the latest Education Leader.
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