Education

February 10, 2025

The Provincial Government is recognizing February 9-15 as Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week was created by the Canadian Home and School Federation in 1988. It recognizes the work of teachers, administrators and school staff who are committed to supporting the educational experience of children and youth.

Newfoundland and Labrador is home to approximately 10,900 permanent and casual school staff working as teachers, administrators and support staff throughout the province?s school system. The Provincial Government recognizes the important role of teachers and support staff in supporting and enhancing the school environment.

This year, the position of student services teaching and learning assistant was introduced in select schools throughout the province. In addition, the Department of Education added 160 student assistants and close to 50 instructional resource teachers to the K-12 system this year to support students at school. {....}

To see the full release, visit the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador website.