Nova Scotia teachers’ pension deficit needs to be part of contract talks: premier
The stance could be placing his government on another collision course with the Nova Scotia Teachers Union. Continue reading
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Recommendations for education accountability nowhere to be found a year after the Glaze Report
By Sarah Ritchie Sr. Broadcast Journalist/Anchor
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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Chaos versus order: One year later, how both sides of education debate view the Glaze Report
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
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Nova Scotia’s top news stories of 2018: January to June
Here’s a recap of some of 2018’s top news stories in Nova Scotia. Continue reading
NSTU says poll shows majority of Nova Scotians critical of province’s handling of public education
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
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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Proposed law change could force N.S. school staff to get criminal record checks every 5 years
As it stands, criminal record and vulnerable-sector checks are only required for teachers upon hiring. Continue reading
Nova Scotia says record-check procedures for teachers under review after alleged assault
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
N.S. hires 190 additional inclusive education support staff
The Nova Scotia government says all of the inclusive education support position it posted have now been filled. Continue reading
Auditor reveals $8,400 Christmas party for health authority staff
In a report released today, Michael Pickup says a lack of policy direction meant it was “unclear if expenses met health authority expectations” in the case of the party. Continue reading
It’s almost back-to-school time, but dozens of N.S. support staff positions remain unfilled
Back to school is less than two weeks away, but the province is still working to fill dozens of inclusive education support staff. Continue reading