With one more month until a new school year begins, concerns are being raised towards the province's back-to-school plan.

"Children need safe and supportive learning environments and that means being back in school with their peers."

Some employees are growing worried the school prepares to welcome foreign students into on-campus residences, even those whose courses are entirely online.

According to a survey by Thames Valley District School Board, most parents are in favour of sending their children back to school in September.

Incoming director Carlene Jackson says the Toronto District School Board is working towards a plan for the upcoming school year under COVID-19.

Schools in England saw 44 outbreaks of the novel coronavirus last week, public health data shows. 

Officials said the staff member holds multiple roles at the school, including teaching, but that there was no documented contact with children.

The province says 157,000 kids headed back to part-time, in-class instruction this week.

On Saturday, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said she 'would not be surprised if we had one or two cases' in schools, but that she was confident in B.C.'s safety protocols.

A Regina high-schooler is listing signatures and solutions on a petition to bring graduation ceremonies back after cancellation.