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We write this letter with deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent release of the Safer Schools Review of Climate and Culture Response Plan by School District # 27.

School District 27 has created a detailed plan to respond to 18 recommendations put forward by SST following a culture and climate review of the district.

The Fraser Institute releases a “Report Card” each year ranking schools.

By: Michael Zwaagstra, Max Shang and Milagros Palacios Spending per student (kindergarten to grade 12) in Canada ranged from a low of...

This would make schools more directly accountable to parents, particularly since those parents would have other options available to them.

Lisa Beare was to visit the Esk’etemc of the Secwépemc Nation and a concerned parents’ group.

Robbins said he will once again be requesting to meet with the minister to address racial violence and bullying in SD 27 and will also be looking to meet with school district leadership to discuss how they can collaborate going forward.

A powerful and emotional meeting in Esk’et, B.C. moved ahead on July 30th, despite the last-minute withdrawal of both B.C.’s Minister of Education and Child Care and School District 27 leadership.

A meeting was held on July 30 to hear about concerns of bullying and racism in SD 27 and to discuss ways forward.

A meeting in the community of Esk’et moved ahead on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, without the Minister and School District leadership at the table.

Community members held a meeting to discuss concerns of bullying and racism in SD27 despite Lisa Beare's absence.

The minister was invited to speak face-to-face about racism and bullying concerns in School District 27 Esk’etemc will be hosting...

In Williams Lake, students, parents and a First Nation are calling for the ministry to step in and investigate.

"I am thrilled and deeply honoured to have been elected as a trustee for School District 27. I feel truly blessed to be given this opportunity to serve our students, families and schools."

We remain resolute in our demand for an independent investigation, aiming to ensure all students in the district can attend school without fear of racial violence or harassment.

The ministry said it expects SD 27 to take immediate action in partnership with First Nations and community partners as it works on the recommendations set out in the SST report.

“It appears that some schools may have delayed sending them home,” the executive summary notes.  

“The piece that’s still troubling is that they (the district) don’t want to sit down and talk through solutions.”  

WILLIAMS LAKE — A B.C. Ministry of Education report has found morale in the Cariboo-Chilcotin School District is at “an all-time low.”...

Esk’etemc and CPWL rallied in Victoria on May 26, 2025, standing in solidarity with grassroots allies from four other School Districts.