Education Assistant

• B.C. mom says EA shortage means her son can only go to school 2 days a week

  Ashley Gardner's son is a vulnerable learner and is required to have an educational assistant with him at school. However, due to a shortage of EAs, Daniel can't go full time.

  Education

  Sep 27, 2024
  
• Vernon boy has to fly to Lower Mainland every week to attend school

  Every Sunday the family has a tearful goodbye at the airport as Necko has to board a plane bound for the Lower Mainland.  He then returns home on Fridays. 

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2024
  
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• ‘He deserves better’: B.C. parents say more support needed for son with autism

  Karyn Millar said she has heard from so many parents on her post that have children experiencing the same treatment and isolation that Tristan is going through.

  Education

  May 20, 2022
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• NDP government ‘open’ to alternative pay options for special needs educators

  Many education assistants work more than one job to make ends meet.

  Education

  Oct 24, 2018
• Former education assistant heading to trial on sexual assault charges

  The former education assistant is facing several sex-related offences after Peterborough police said two students made complaints about incidents that allegedly happened in 2013.

  Canada

  May 29, 2018