Today marks the beginning of the academic year for Nova Scotia's 10,000 public school teachers and educational specialists. Hope all of you are having a rewarding and productive day! #WelcomeBack

Teachers and all school staff are key to school safety. Let’s support them with the training and resources they need to keep kids safe. Welcome back. #TeacherSupport #SafetyInSchools #NovaScotia #workers #solidarity #education NS Teachers Union CUPE National NSGEU CUPE Nova Scotia

WATCH: We check in with Peter Day, President of the NSTU, to talk about some of the bigger issues facing teachers as they head back to school this week. globalnews.ca/halifax/videos/

The NSTU is sending its deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Ambrose White, President of the Retired Teachers Organisation (RTO). We are grateful for Ambrose's years of dedication and service and we are saddened by his passing. vjmcgillivray.ca/tribute/detail…

It's been great to see all the happy faces as school resumes across the province. We are excited to get started and hope everyone has a wonderful year!

Hey Acadia University School of Education & Acadia Kinesiology here is a sneak peek of the NS Teachers Union conferences scheduled for next month! NSTU Prof Learning taphens Registration opens Sept. 16th

Welcome back to a new school year! We wish you all the best in the 2024-2025 school year. Remember, we are here to answer your pension-related questions: nstpp.ca

New NSTU President Peter Day wishes students, teachers and families a happy start to the school year. Welcome back everyone!

On this International Day to #ProtectEducationFromAttack, and every day, Education International makes a strong call for peace. 🕊️ Learn more about the resolutions adopted at #EICongress in solidarity with educators and students affected by war and armed conflict. bit.ly/46Mh6IT

En cette Journée intern. pour la protection de l’éducation contre les attaques, et tous les jours, Education International plaide pour la paix.🕊️ Lisez les résolutions adoptées au #CongrèsIE en solidarité avec les enseignant∙es et les élèves touchés par la guerre. bit.ly/3AmXE9n

"Peter Day said he's heard from members that schools have unfilled teaching positions and some teachers are being pulled to fill open slots." cbc.ca/news/canada/no…

Have an idea for an initiative to support the mental health and well-being of students? You can apply online for a Mental Health and Wellness Grant at: nstuinsurance.ca/grants/student… Deadline for applications is October 15th. #NSTUwellness

Tomorrow, Thursday, September 12th, is Stand Up Against Bullying Day across Nova Scotia. Please show your support for safe and inclusive schools by wearing pink!

NSTU says teachers are feeling positive about the new cellphone ban in schools, even just a few days in. “Not having that cellphone in front of them constantly buzzing or dinging, remind them of something else.” ckbw.ca/2024/09/11/911…

I am wearing pink today for #StandUpForBullyingDay We can all show our support for safe and inclusive schools by wearing pink today! NS Teachers Union

Today is Stand Up Against Bullying Day in Nova Scotia, a strong message that bullying in any form will not be tolerated in our schools and beyond. Thank you to all the students, teachers and staff who work to eliminate bullying and foster safe and inclusive learning environments.

Teachers ‘optimistic’ with cellphone ban: NSTU 1015thehawk.com/2024/09/11/911…

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The NSTU Table Officers are standing in solidarity with the thousands of Nova Scotians who advocating for safer and more inclusive schools today. Let's all work together to end bullying. #PinkShirtDay

Had a great chat with Portia Clark this morning about the new cell phone policy for schools in Nova Scotia. We discussed how it’s been going and its impact on students and teachers so far. #CellPhonePolicy