The Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU) is calling on the province to pair new school construction with a plan to ensure enough staff and supports are in place, following criticism of the government’s school capital planning process at the Standing Committee on Human Resources.
The committee discussion came after an auditor general’s report found that the province lacks an evidence-based approach to deciding where new schools are built, raising questions about transparency and long-term planning.
NSTU President Peter Day said the union welcomes attention to the condition of Nova Scotia’s schools and agrees that infrastructure investments are important for creating safe and effective learning environments. However, he said those investments need to go hand in hand with a staffing plan that ensures there are enough teachers and specialists to meet growing classroom demands.
Day said the province’s approach should reflect both the physical needs of school buildings and the well-being of the people who work and learn inside them. He added that modern, well-maintained schools are essential, but equally important are the resources and personnel needed to make learning engaging and effective.
The union says it remains committed to working with government and other partners to strengthen the education system, noting that every student deserves a safe, healthy, and fully staffed school environment.
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