Saskatchewan Minister of Education Jeremy Cockrill speaks to the media after the speech from the throne is delivered in Regina, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Saskatchewan's education minister says he's not ruling out extending the school year while teachers vote on whether they want to accept a new contract. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

Saskatchewan education minister considering school year extension amid teachers vote

by The Canadian Press May 15, 2024

written by The Canadian Press May 15, 2024

Saskatchewan's education minister is being accused of trying to influence a teachers vote after saying he's not ruling out extending the school year should educators reject his offer and take job action. Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation president Samantha Becotte says Jeremy Cockrill's remark...

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