"She just had this thirst and passion for knowledge and learning," said Marsh's great nephew Rob Groulx, from his home in Ontario.

The Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers, which represents teachers at English-language schools, along with a federation representing teachers at French-language schools, said Friday they did not support extending the winter break.

The coming weeks will be critical, according to Quebec Premier François Legault.

The Fédération autonome d'enseignement (FAE) said in a news release that it is "more determined than ever to continue its efforts to ensure the protection and safety of teachers and students."

Quebec's government has insisted that getting students back into classrooms would benefit them and their families.

A Quebec teachers' union says it's going to court to demand the government put in place a rapid COVID-19 testing strategy in the school system.

As classes set to resume amid the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 200 teachers across the Quebec English School board network have requested a medical exemption.

Masks will not be mandatory in the classroom under Quebec's revised plan.

Teachers, parents and the opposition are calling on Quebec's education minister to present an updated back-to-school plan.

Unions representing teachers and bus drivers are worried about Quebec's plan to reopen schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.