BIG THANK YOU to our NS TEACHERS! There has been obvious preparation for this switch to on-line learning. Seeing a smiling face, having structure, predictability & connection to you & their peers is crucial for their well being right now. Parents are grateful 🙏

Whether or not you agree with the decision, it is clearly unconscionable if teachers weren’t consulted about a complete reversal in policy, particularly with such short notice. #nspoli #nsed #edchat

Don't forget to apply for a CDAF! Deadline is December 3, 2021

Have a great idea for your classroom? Apply for a CDAF!

N.S. court hears case on unionized workers' access to Human Rights Commission ift.tt/GcfD9Aq

Maria Mihai wrote the Fermat Contest in February and achieved the highest mark in the Province. She scored a 138 and is the only one in Nova Scotia with a mark that high. The Fermat is a contest geared for grade 11 students, Maria is in grade 10.

An important case for unionized Nova Scotians.

Teacher shortage: ‘Spread too thin:’ Counsellor calls for his position to be in every N.S. school “There’s a ratio of counsellors to students, and it’s far too high. Currently, it’s one to 400, and really it should be one to 250” #nsed #nspoli globalnews.ca/news/9587732/n…

Our staff and students deserve to be safe at school. Last year there were over 13,700 acts of physical violence in our schools. Our school communities deserve better. NS Education and Early Childhood Development schools need more staff and supports to ensure the needs of our students are met.

Incidents of violence in our NS Education and Early Childhood Development schools are on the rise. This cannot continue to be dismissed. Students and staff deserve to feel and be safe at school. CBC Mainstreet Hfx  cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Educational professionals are at their breaking point. The reality is that violence in our schools is commonplace. This has to be addressed by ⁦Nova Scotia Gov.⁩. ⁦Our educators and our kids deserve to be safe at school. ⁦NS Teachers Union⁩ cbchls.akamaized.net/delivery/news/…

The NSTU stands with school support workers. They deserve a fair contract! @cupenovascotia

We urge you to read the stories posted to our Padlet, share the link, add your stories, advise your MLA, send to media. We can't back down or wait for another terrible event to upset the blissful ignorance that the kids/staff are fine. No. They. Aren't. padlet.com/NSPFPE/testimo…

President Ryan Lutes officially opens the 102nd NSTU Annual Council. #nsed

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Nova Scotia is offering an $11,500 rebate on the $19,500 tuition to help more people pursue careers in paramedicine. With two new campuses opening in Yarmouth & Stellarton, more people can study closer to home.

#Violence in schools is real! The time is now to address the damaging issue before more serious incidents occur. School violence is not new. For years, teachers and their unions have been pleading for help from the powers that be, to no avail. CTF/FCE saltwire.com/atlantic-canad…

Did you know your physical and mental health go hand in hand? By joining the 2023 Cross Canada Fitness Adventure Challenge you can work to improve both! For more information, go to the NSTU Group Insurance Trustee website at nstuinsurance.ca/wellness-chall…