B.C. wants to learn from New Zealand, other provinces before opening schools

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s education minister says he wants to learn from other provinces and countries like New Zealand before starting to reopen schools.

Rob Fleming says a number of scenarios are being considered for what would be a controlled and measured return to classrooms, but no timelines have been set.

He says officials are also discussing opportunities for students who may need help from speech and language pathologists for an hour or two a day at school.

Fleming says the move would also allow some respite for frustrated and exhausted parents struggling to cope.