{"id":64538,"date":"2026-02-27T15:18:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T23:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/?post_type=district_update&p=64538"},"modified":"2026-02-27T15:18:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T23:18:01","slug":"dm-bulletin-february-27-2026-64538","status":"publish","type":"district_update","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/district_update\/dm-bulletin-february-27-2026-64538\/","title":{"rendered":"DM Bulletin – February 27, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Kaye Krishna<\/strong>
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Kaye.Krishna@gov.bc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hello everyone,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like many of you, my thoughts remain with the community of Tumbler Ridge, and with all students, staff, families, and first responders affected by this month\u2019s tragic events. Some encouraging news from the district: students and staff have begun to return to the elementary school, and many families, students and staff have toured the new temporary learning space for the secondary school. Every step has been led with a compassionate trauma informed lens, also recognizing not everyone is ready yet to return. With the conclusion of the provincial period of mourning, flags outside schools may now be returned to full mast<\/strong>. This symbolic transition does not diminish our collective grief and marks an important step in a long healing process for Tumbler Ridge and communities throughout the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Earlier this week, Minister Lisa Beare <\/strong>convened a call with provincial and territorial education ministers to share early insights from Tumbler Ridge, and what to watch for during this critical period, especially in the digital space. It\u2019s important that safety in schools remains the number one priority for all leaders and decision makers, not only at home in B.C., but throughout our country.                                                   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see important updates below, including information on April 2026 Graduation Assessment Registrations, as well as Career Development Resources for Parents and Caregivers, Educators, and Employers in B.C., and an upcoming Diversity, Equity & Inclusion \u2013 Virtual Dialogue session on March 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoy your weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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