Saskatchewan Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill says province could extend school year
Saskatchewan ’s education minister is being accused of trying to influence a teachers vote after saying he’s not ruling out extending the school year should educators reject his offer and take job action.
“I do think it’s an attempt to influence the decision by teachers this week, and potentially influence the public if sanctions were to continue,” Becotte said in an interview. He said nobody wants to see a longer school year, but he has ministerial powers to make adjustments to the calendar if needed.
Teachers have gone on rotating strikes and refused to do volunteer activities, including lunchroom supervision and extracurricular work, in pushing for more supports for students.Cockrill said some school divisions have seen less classroom time than others. He did not say how many hours have been lost.
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