“Our cell phone policy was introduced two years ago and it was met with great success . . ." said NSTU President Peter Day. “Unfortunately, since that time, the implementation of the cell phone policy has waned a little bit..." globalnews.ca/news/1205979...

Do school cell phone bans work? Teachers say enforcement can be an issue | Globalnews.ca

Most provinces have put in some form of ban in the past two to three years and vary dependent on the grade level, with New Brunswick the latest to join this year.

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Every other student in the classroom is affected, not just by the learning loss that can occur when a classroom needs to be evacuated after an incident, but from the trauma of the event itself, says NSTU President, Peter Day. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/educa...

Surge in student violence brings Canadian teachers to a breaking point

Educators press ministries and school boards to act as resources fall short for increasingly complex classrooms

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Bonne Fête nationale de l’Acadie! Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons la vitalité, l’histoire et l’héritage de l’Acadie, ainsi que les Acadiennes et Acadiens qui contribuent chaque jour à nos écoles et à nos communautés partout en Nouvelle-Écosse.

First time attending #NSTULeadership ! Connections, discussions, and sharing ideas and bit picture stuff, I'm #hereforit #Leadership2026 @nsteachersunion.bsky.social

Bon Mois du patrimoine acadien! Célébrons l’histoire, la culture et les contributions des communautés acadiennes. Happy Acadian Heritage Month! Celebrating Acadian history, culture and contributions.

Today we honour Emancipation Day and the end of slavery in the British Empire. Together, we celebrate freedom. Aujourd’hui, nous soulignons le Jour de l’émancipation et la fin de l’esclavage dans l’Empire britannique. Ensemble, nous célébrons la liberté.

Public educators reflect on the past school year www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Public educators reflect on the past school year

Peter Day, head of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union, shares what stood out to teachers this year and how job cuts may affect how some classrooms might look in September.

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Happy Canada Day! Bonne fête du Canada !

NSTU President Year End Message Message de fin d'année du président de la NSTU youtu.be/Dq7Hbdjaajo

2026 NSTU President End of Year Message

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Félicitations à Theresa Hudson, de Crichton Park Elementary School, pour avoir reçu le Prix national d'excellence en enseignement de l'éducation physique et à la santé de EPS Canada.

Congratulations to Theresa Hudson of Crichton Park Elementary School on receiving PHE Canada's National Award for Teaching Excellence in Physical and Health Education.

En cette Journée nationale des peuples autochtones, nous célébrons les cultures, les langues, les histoires et les contributions des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis. En ce solstice d’été, nous rendons hommage aux communautés qui enrichissent ce territoire depuis des générations.

Today, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day by recognizing the cultures, languages, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. On the summer solstice, we honour the communities that have enriched this land for generations.

To all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, and father figures who support, guide, and inspire us every day, Happy Father's Day! Bonne fête des Pères à tous les papas, beaux-papas, grands-papas et figures paternelles qui nous soutiennent, nous guident et nous inspirent chaque jour!

“Removing these positions creates a significant gap in our public education system and will have real consequences for students and classrooms.” - NSTU President, Peter Day yourquadcounties.ca/n-s-governme...

Teachers, parents say education cuts risk leaving thousands of vulnerable students without needed support - Your Quad Counties

Education workers and librarians across Nova Scotia say more than 20,000 students are reading below grade level, raising concerns as the provincial government

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Nova Scotia students 'being left behind' in wake of education cuts, critics say www.halifaxexaminer.ca/education/no...

Nova Scotia students 'being left behind' in wake of education cuts, critics say - Halifax Examiner

"Parents tell us every day that their kids are struggling to keep up in reading, writing, and math," Nova Scotia New Democratic Party education critic Paul Wozney said.

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“So come September, there will be over 82 or around 82 fewer teaching positions in public schools in Nova Scotia.” globalnews.ca/news/1189656...

Parents call for remedial literacy plan as more Nova Scotia students fall behind - Halifax | Globalnews.ca

The latest provincial testing results for 2025-26 shows about half of Grade 6 students in Nova Scotia schools aren't meeting writing expectations.

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The head of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union says cuts to the education sector will cause more strain at a time when violence in schools is on the rise. globalnews.ca/news/1187361...

With school violence on the rise, teachers say cuts will further strain classrooms - Halifax | Globalnews.ca

The head of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union says cuts to the education sector will cause more strain at a time when violence in schools is on the rise.

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New information provides more clarity around cuts happening across Nova Scotia’s regional centres for education. While the education minister says those cuts will not impact front-line services for students, opposition leaders say that's impossible. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Minister, opposition clash over impact of education position cuts | CBC News

New information clarifies the budget cuts taking place across Nova Scotia’s regional centres for education.

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Alberta teachers asked CBC News to spend a day watching them work. Here’s what we learned www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Alberta teachers asked CBC News to spend a day watching them work. Here’s what we learned | CBC News

When CBC News surveyed Alberta teachers in January, many of them said what they wanted most was for a journalist to sit with them and see what teaching is actually like. Here’s what we saw: a complexi...

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🔔 Reminder: Parachute Survey closes on May 21. 👉 Are expectations rising while your autonomy shrinks? Tell us what’s changing in your work. survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50558135/...

The NSTU is raising alarm bells over dozens of teaching positions set to be cut. “Several of these positions involve teachers who work directly with students, including intervention teachers and specialists teachers who support children with diverse and complex needs." surge105.ca/2026/05/15/n...

NSTU raises alarm bells over dozens of teaching positions cut

The Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU) is raising alarm bells over dozens of teaching positions set to be cut. ...

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Le mois de mai est le Mois de la sensibilisation au gaélique (Mìos Mothachaidh na Gàidhlig)! Cette semaine, la NSTU fait flotter fièrement le drapeau gaélique pour célébrer la langue, la culture et les contributions durables des Gaëls en Nouvelle-Écosse.

May is Gaelic Awareness Month (Mìos Mothachaidh na Gàidhlig)! This week, the NSTU proudly flies the Gaelic flag to celebrate the language, culture, and lasting contributions of Gaels across Nova Scotia.

Teachers and specialists see the challenges every day: overcrowded classrooms, limited supports, and growing student needs. Our children deserve better. Make public education a priority. Write to your MLA today: www.actforeducation.ca/action/

Aujourd’hui, nous soulignons la Journée internationale contre l’homophobie, la transphobie et la biphobie. Les enseignants et enseignantes de la Nouvelle-Écosse appuient des écoles inclusives et sécuritaires où chaque élève peut être soi-même.

Today we recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Teachers across Nova Scotia continue to support learning environments rooted in respect, inclusion, and belonging, where all students feel safe, valued, and empowered to be who they are.

Halifax school librarian, social worker positions up in the air after changes to funding. globalnews.ca/news/1185151...

Halifax school librarian, social worker positions up in the air after changes to funding - Halifax | Globalnews.ca

Councillors recently voted to ratify a new five-year supplementary education funding agreement this week, with the funds prioritizing music and fine arts in schools.

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“These teachers support colleagues while also working directly with small groups of students with diverse and complex needs. They help students overcome academic, behavioural, and emotional challenges that can otherwise become barriers to success.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #nspoli

Union says cuts to specialized teaching jobs will have detrimental effect on students | CBC News

Nova Scotia Teachers Union president Peter Day said many of the eliminated positions, including resource teachers, math coaches and literary support coaches, work directly with students who face chall...

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Day said the union will continue urging the province to cover any funding shortfalls to ensure all social workers remain able to do their work, but "it's hard to have faith" in light of recent cuts affecting 150 education jobs. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Halifax school social workers 'very concerned' by change to roles, funding: union | CBC News

The Nova Scotia Teachers Union, which represents some school social workers in Halifax, says those members are facing stress and uncertainty after being told their jobs will change this fall.

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