Tensions between Stephen McNeil, NSTU grow over alleged program cuts
The relationship between Nova Scotia’s governing Liberals and the province’s teachers union is once again looking sour. Continue reading
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Follow-up survey shows N.S. teachers, education minister still differ on key issues
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
A follow-up survey shows that teachers and Nova Scotia’s education minister continue to have differing opinions on the current state of the school system and the challenges within it. Continue reading
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
By Sarah Ritchie Sr. Broadcast Journalist/Anchor
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
Province and Nova Scotia Teachers Union at odds ahead of negotiations
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
Nearly a year after sweeping changes to the education system were brought in, the Nova Scotia Teachers Union denies that the province has the support of those on the frontlines. 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
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
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
NSCC faculty and support staff vote to leave Nova Scotia Teachers Union
The new union, called the Nova Scotia Community College Academic Union, announced the results of the vote on Thursday. Continue reading