The new school year is just four weeks away.
But the President of the New Brunswick Teachers Association says they are still awaiting details from the Education department on what the upcoming school year will look like.
Connie Keating says this is very concerning, “As planners, they want to be able to meet the needs of their students. They want to strategically put plans in place that will address the gap that we know is the result of the last sixteen months.”
Keating says they need to prepare their students and parents for what is to come in September, “What do we need to prepare our students for, our parents for? What information do we need to give them? Will schools be open to the public during instructional hours? There are numerous questions that we really wish we could have some answers for.”
She adds, “My first day in the office, I sent a text out to Minister Cardy, but I have yet to hear anything for him. We are eagerly awaiting an opportunity to collaborate with the Department of Education, Minister Cardy, with the hope of easing into the transition of back to school.”
We reached out to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. A spokesperson says they are working on updated guidance for the 2021-22 school year and they expect to have more to share soon.
