When we began writing about collective punishment in schools, we searched for district policies—something public, something clear. What we found instead were Reddit threads and Facebook comments. And where formal documentation did exist, it was buried in long policy PDFs filled with abstract values—fairness, accountability, safe and caring schools—but almost nothing concrete about what happens when a child is punished for something they didn’t do.
To be clear: we haven’t begun formal outreach yet. Districts haven’t been asked to respond. But the fact that so many parents, students, and teachers have had to turn to online forums instead of official guidance tells us something important: people are hungry for clarity.
The school district tracker offers a public, evolving record of what’s been said—and what hasn’t. As we begin to ask each district directly, we’ll document every answer, every silence, and every attempt to move from abstraction to action.
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Collective punishment in BC school districts
Explore school districts across British Columbia and their positions on collective punishment. Links to statements are provided, where available. Our goal is transparency, accountability, and the amplification of local perspectives. Click any district to learn more or submit an official response.
