Violence In Schools

• Quebec teachers’ union survey says 90 per cent have faced violence on the job

  According to the findings, 81 per cent reported being a victim of psychological or verbal abuse while 63 per cent reported physical violence.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2025
  
• Funding, shortages contributing to abuse of Canada’s education workers: unions

  Like teachers, education support workers report a growing number of shortages leaving many stretched thin and unable to meet the needs of students who need that extra help.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2023
  
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• ‘One of the most dangerous jobs’: Former education worker on violence in N.S. schools

  A former educational program assistant says a recent stabbing incident at a school in Bedford is just one example of the violence happening in Nova Scotia schools.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2023
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• TDSB could see record high number of violent incidents if current trend continues

  The Toronto District School Board held meetings this week to look for ways to deal with a spike in violent incidents at its schools.

  Education

  Dec 8, 2022
• Reports of children mimicking ‘Squid Game’ alarm Quebec parents and schools

  Several school boards in the province have recently issued statements warning parents about students imitating the games on playgrounds.

  Entertainment

  Oct 21, 2021
• Hamilton school board gives bullying review panel more time for public consultations

  The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board says it will hold 20 public feedback sessions from January to May 2020.

  Education

  Dec 17, 2019
• Teachers union to develop task force on violence, accuses school board of not doing enough

  The elementary teachers union boss says insurance claims are increasing which can be traced back to workplace violence.

  Dec 10, 2019
• New study shows spike in violent incidents teachers face in Ontario’s elementary schools

  The report says such incidents included anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim slurs delivered in class, taunts of "build the wall," and calls for teachers to "go back to your country."

  Education

  Sep 11, 2019
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• For every 10 Canadian teachers, at least 4 have endured violence from students: study

  In some jurisdictions, the number of teachers experiencing violence is as high as nine in 10.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2018