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B.C. revises skills exams, delays new curriculum roll out for senior grades

Nov 24, 2016 | 10:38 AM

VICTORIA – The Education Ministry is delaying the full implementation of British Columbia’s new curriculum for public school students in Grades 10 to 12.

Education Minister Mike Bernier says a one year extension is being permitted, following requests from teachers, principals and trustees.

He says many teachers began using the draft curriculum for the senior grades this past fall, and have offered feedback about the program.

Redesigned lesson plans were due to begin next fall but have now been held up until the 2018-19 school year.