School Violence

• ‘They’re not one-offs’: Injury to N.S. teacher shared to reflect school violence

  The president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union shared a photo on social media of the bruised wrist of an elementary school teacher who was apparently bitten by a student.

  Education

  Mar 28
  
• Student charged after teacher injured at Chestermere school

  A teacher has been injured and a youth charged with assault following an incident at a school in Chestermere earlier this month.

  Education

  Mar 24
  
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• Quebec students to undergo mandatory anti-violence training

  Quebec students will soon have to undergo seven to nine hours of mandatory anti-violence training every year, following a series of violent incidents in the province's schools. 

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2023
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• Poisoning, concussions: Why student violence on teachers is a growing fear

  A number of jurisdictions across Canada are reporting a greater frequency of student-on-teacher violence, ranging from verbal threats to physical abuse.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2023
• North Battleford, SK. teacher sheds light on school struggles with violence and mental health

  'Things are a lot more complicated than they once were with kids at school,' teacher Jackie Krocynski tells Global News regarding an increase in violence and mental health issues.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2023
• Mother of 6-year-old who shot Virginia teacher pleads guilty to child neglect

  As part of the plea agreement, prosecutors said they will not seek a sentence that is longer than state sentencing guidelines, which call for six months in jail or prison.

  U.S. News

  Aug 15, 2023
• Boy accused in Halifax school stabbing to stand trial for attempted murder in March

  Police confirmed that the accused was treated in hospital for stab wounds, but they said it was unclear how he received those injuries.

  Crime

  Jul 5, 2023
• Teen granted bail in N.S. school stabbing case, put under house arrest

  The teenager accused of stabbing two staff members at a Halifax-area high school in March was released on house arrest with strict conditions on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
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• Review of Halifax-area school stabbing set to begin, report expected in fall

  The Halifax Regional Centre for Education has launched a review into the stabbing at Charles P. Allen High School on March 20, 2023. The review will begin next week.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2023
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• Teenage suspect in Halifax-area school stabbing pleads not guilty to 11 charges

  The 15-year-old accused of stabbing two staff members at Charles P. Allen High School pleaded not guilty to 11 charges Thursday and has a bail hearing set for later this month.

  Crime

  Jun 15, 2023