The Durham Local Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario said there were more than 300 violent incidents in Durham classrooms during 2016.

Weeks after Global News reported on concerns from front-line teachers about violence in the province's classrooms, particularly in Durham Region, Ontario Education Minister Mitzie Hunter says the government is taking action.

A meeting hosted by Durham Local Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario Tuesday evening comes after Global News heard from educators and parents across Ontario about their concerns over integrated classrooms, education funding and supports being offered to children with disabilities.