The Glace Bay-Dominion's candidates' promises on Education

We don't have any Liberal policies on K-12 funding.

We don't have any PC policies on K-12 funding.

We don't have any Liberal policies on K-12 learning needs.

We don't have any PC policies on K-12 learning needs.

We don't have any NDP policies on K-12 staffing.

Hire more staff

"Hire more educational staff to ensure schools have the personnel they need to run smoothly and provide a high quality education" — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09
Invest in professional development for existing school staff and new hires

"Invest in professional development for existing school staff and new hires, increasing their capacity to support students who have complex needs" — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09

We don't have any PC policies on K-12 staffing.

We don't have any NDP policies on Post-secondary student housing.

Release the province's Student Housing Strategy

"A Nova Scotia Liberal government will release the Student Housing Strategy that Tim Houston has been sitting on." — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09
Work with universities and student advocacy groups to build more housing for students
Set zoning to encourage density near universities

"Ensure appropriate zoning to encourage density near our province’s universities so students have a place to live" — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09

We don't have any PC policies on Post-secondary student housing.

Enforce indoor air quality standards in schools
Require regular testing of water quality in schools
Use factory construction to build and add entire new, comfortable, and energy-efficient classroom wings to existing schools
Accelerate new school construction in high-growth areas

Start a proactive, long-term strategy for building schools that accounts for future growth in communities

"Initiate a proactive, long-term strategy for building schools across the province that accounts for the future growth of our communities" — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09

We don't have any PC policies on School construction and upgrades.

We don't have any NDP policies on School curriculum.

Use the Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies curriculum in all elementary schools to teach emotional and social competency

"Implement the Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies educational curriculum in all elementary schools to help all students improve their emotional and social competency" — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09

We don't have any PC policies on School curriculum.

Implement a strategy to address violence in schools following the recommendations outlined in the 2024 Auditor General's report

Ensure school administrators have powers to suspend students and address problem behaviours using their own professional judgement

"Ensure the new Code of Conduct gives school administrators the power they deserve, including the power to suspend students and address problem behaviours. It will give administrators the ability to use their professional judgement to find the balance between an individual students' right to education with the broader student bodies' right to learn in a safe environment." — Make It Happen, retrieved 2024-11-10
Hire two police officers to work with the Department of Education regarding security protocols and incident prevention and response

"Hire two police officers to work within the Department of Education and focus exclusively on supporting school teams across the Province with security protocols, incident prevention and incident response." — Make It Happen, retrieved 2024-11-10

We don't have any NDP policies on Student mental health.

Implement a course to focus on mental health in high school

"Implement a course with a focus on developing strategies and skills for building and maintaining mental health in all high schools." — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09

We don't have any PC policies on Student mental health.

We don't have any NDP policies on Trades.

We don't have any PC policies on Trades.