Violence In Schools
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Funding, shortages contributing to abuse of Canada’s education workers: unionsLike 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.CanadaOct 30, 2023
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‘One of the most dangerous jobs’: Former education worker on violence in N.S. schoolsA 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.CanadaMar 25, 2023
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TDSB could see record high number of violent incidents if current trend continuesThe Toronto District School Board held meetings this week to look for ways to deal with a spike in violent incidents at its schools.EducationDec 8, 2022
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Reports of children mimicking ‘Squid Game’ alarm Quebec parents and schoolsSeveral school boards in the province have recently issued statements warning parents about students imitating the games on playgrounds.EntertainmentOct 21, 2021
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Hamilton school board gives bullying review panel more time for public consultationsThe Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board says it will hold 20 public feedback sessions from January to May 2020.EducationDec 17, 2019
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Teachers union to develop task force on violence, accuses school board of not doing enoughThe elementary teachers union boss says insurance claims are increasing which can be traced back to workplace violence.Dec 10, 2019
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New study shows spike in violent incidents teachers face in Ontario’s elementary schoolsThe 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."EducationSep 11, 2019
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For every 10 Canadian teachers, at least 4 have endured violence from students: studyIn some jurisdictions, the number of teachers experiencing violence is as high as nine in 10.CanadaJul 9, 2018
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