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Kamloops-Thompson Schools Boost Learning with New Strategies

10/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Kamloops-Thompson School District approved the 2025 Enhancing Student Learning Report outlining student performance and improvement strategies.
The report shows progress in reading, particularly among Indigenous students, and improved math scores in Grade 7.
The district will enhance inclusive practices and culturally safe environments and continue professional development for educators, aligning with the 2022–2027 District Strategic Plan and its data-driven approach.
Heather Grieve chairs the Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education.

History

Historical Context

The Indian Education Policy, enacted by the Canadian government in 1969, aimed to assimilate Indigenous students, resulting in significant educational disparities. The Kamloops Indian Residential School, operational from 1893 to 1978, exemplified this system, with its peak enrollment reaching 500 in the 1950s. Recent reports indicate progress in Indigenous student performance, highlighting ongoing efforts to address historical injustices in education.

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Story summary

The Kamloops-Thompson School District approved the 2025 Enhancing Student Learning Report outlining student performance and improvement strategies.
The report shows progress in reading, particularly among Indigenous students, and improved math scores in Grade 7.
The district will enhance inclusive practices and culturally safe environments and continue professional development for educators, aligning with the 2022–2027 District Strategic Plan and its data-driven approach.
Heather Grieve chairs the Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education.

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