NLTA President Trent Langdon was there and says ongoing challenges with teacher retention and recruitment, and the rising incidents of violence and aggression in schools were the topics of focus.
The heads of organizations representing teachers across the country have issued a joint statement after their meeting in Saskatchewan, May 25th to the 26th. The presidents are calling on all provincial and territorial governments as well as the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada to take immediate action for the good of students. NLTA President Trent Langdon was there and says ongoing challenges with teacher retention and recruitment, and the rising incidents of violence and aggression in schools were the topics of focus.
In Budget 2025, government announced the hiring of 400 new teachers. Langdon says there is also a commitment to continue on with the School Safety Coalition and he’s already met with the new Education Minister. Recent findings from the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) highlight the seriousness of the situation: Nearly 80 percent of teachers report difficulty managing unpredictable and increasing workloads; and 70 percent identify poor working conditions as a significant factor.
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