The reports co-author says the responses show that teachers still feel they are chronically under-resourced in the classroom and that they are battling increased demands on their time. Continue reading
Avis Glaze made three recommendations to create more accountability in the province’s education system. A year later, none of the three have been created and two are off the table entirely. Continue reading
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It’s been one year since Avis Glaze presented Nova Scotians with her “Raise the Bar” report on how to improve education. Global News looks at what has happened a year later. Continue reading
The poll commissioned by the union found that 60 per cent of those surveyed believe the government’s actions have a negative quality on public education. Continue reading
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As it stands, criminal record and vulnerable-sector checks are only required for teachers upon hiring. Continue reading
The news comes after a Halifax-area English teacher was placed on administrative leave after an alleged incident inside a classroom at Cole Harbour District High School. Continue reading
Opposition MLA’s are calling the closed door meetings of the Provincial Advisory Council on Education lacking in the transparency previously seen with School Boards. Continue reading
Zach Churchill said today the 12-member council doesn’t make decisions, is no longer an elected body and it may have better discussions when it meets behind closed doors and provides him advice. Continue reading
The 15-member council was created by the provincial government as part of the Education Reform Act passed earlier this year. Continue reading
Classrooms in Nova Scotia will soon be able to use VR headsets in their classroom. The education department is looking to buy 516 VR headsets. Continue reading