IPE/BC believes that public funds should be used to support public schools. A quality accessible, inclusive, and well-funded public education system is key to a thriving democracy and healthy society. We’ve very concerned that, while BC’s public schools are suffering the impact of chronic underfunding, public tax dollars are provided to private schools.
Private school funding regulations and tax breaks
Independent school funding in BC
Tax breaks for private schools and their patrons
IPE/BC research and articles
The history of public funding of K-12 private schools in BC
Public dollars should go to public schools
What’s left of public education when the left starts to leave
OpEd Privatizing private schools should top the list of funding changes
Most British Columbians do not support public funding for private schools
Private schools don’t need public funding
Additional sources of information
Report on growth of private school funding in BC
BC private schools to collect $491 million in public funding this year- 2022
Increased public funding for private schools is dividing us, and needs to stop – CCPA
Study shows private schools may be a waste of money
Why are public dollars for private schools rising?
Private schools are no bargain for taxpayers
Public funds for public schools
Contacts
School Board Chairs and School District Superintendents
Education Associations and Advocacy Organizations