Classroom Safety

• Alberta school boards appreciate federal funding but some ‘disappointed’ by province’s response

  While many of Alberta's school districts are expressing gratitude for $2 billion from Ottawa to help prepare for safe re-entry into schools as restrictions remain in place because of COVID-19, some say the support should be coming from the provincial government instead.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2020
  
• New Brunswick releases updated plan for upcoming school year amid coronavirus

  'Public Health has worked collaboratively in establishing this comprehensive approach to returning to school safely.'

  Education

  Aug 13, 2020
  
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• 70% of Ontario elementary educators surveyed have seen or experienced classroom violence: union

  The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario also said 79 per cent of members surveyed reported incidents of violence increasing while 75 per cent said the incidents were getting more severe.

  Education

  Jan 24, 2018
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• Durham teachers union launches awareness campaign amid violence in classrooms

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

  Education

  Sep 13, 2017
• More training, reporting and inspections part of Ontario plan to address classroom violence

  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.

  Education

  Jun 20, 2017
• Violence in Durham Region classrooms has seen teachers bitten, punched and kicked: union

  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.

  Education

  May 30, 2017
• Violence in the classroom: Ontario mother of student with special needs speaks out

  Global News has been hearing from parents and teachers across Ontario for weeks about their concerns over integrated classrooms and now a Hamilton mother is speaking out about the state of the education system.

  Education

  May 16, 2017
• Ontario education minister responds after Durham teacher speaks out about classroom violence

  Safety in the classroom has been an ongoing concern for educators in Durham Region, but now some feel the situation has reached a breaking point.

  Education

  May 10, 2017