Nova Scotia should delay expansion of pre-primary until next fall: opposition
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s education minister says it’s “full steam ahead” with a proposed expansion of pre-primary classes for four-year-olds, brushing aside opposition critics who are calling for a one-year delay to ensure adequate staffing levels.
The Progressive Conservatives and the NDP said Monday that the lack of information around such things as staffing and curriculum so close to the beginning of the school year means consultation is needed to ensure the program is sound.
But Education Minister Zach Churchill made it clear the government won’t be backing away from what was a key commitment during last spring’s election campaign.
“This is full steam ahead,” said Churchill of a rollout targeted for completion by the end of September.