Nova Scotia Education Staff Cuts Raise Concerns Amid Rising School Violence

The Nova Scotia Teachers Union is voicing apprehension regarding recent education job reductions by the Department of Education. These cuts, affecting 147 positions including specialized coaches, coincide with a documented increase in violent incidents within schools over the past five years. The union contends that such staff reductions will worsen classroom conditions and hinder efforts to address student support needs. They advocate for smaller class sizes and more resources to tackle the issue effectively.