Teachers unions are speaking out against the move of Spring Break to April.
Leanne Davidson is president of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association in Kenora and is worried about the mental health of school staff and their students with the move.
“By postponing this March Break I don’t believe the government is gaining anything healthwise but they are certainly having a major impact on the mental health of everyone who works in education right now,” states Davidson.
“Our education workers and students are worn out and we’ve certainly seen a major increase in mental health issues in both of those sectors in education. And we know that what is really needed for our students and education workers is a break.”