For over a month, students in Nova Scotia have been out of the classroom. Last month as students headed into March break, there was uncertainty over if they would head back into the classroom following the week off as concerns grew over the coronavirus.
The province decided to extend the break by two weeks, and then at the end of March, the decision was made to keep kids out of school until May 1.
As that date draws nearer, questions remain over what happens next. “The uncertainty is really stressful,” said Paul Wozney, president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union.
The Department of Education has said a decision about the status of schools and licensed daycares will be made in the coming days. “A decision will be made with the advice of