A protest is planned in Nain this afternoon by students and their parents who are frustrated with teacher shortages in the region.
Torngat Mountains MHA Lela Evans last week outlined in the House of Assembly last week concerns related to teacher shortages that are leaving students without a viable option to continue their studies.
Online classes are limited by poor internet service on the north coast of Labrador.
Evans says students and their families are protesting this afternoon, 3 p.m. Labrador time, next to the Nain school property to highlight their concerns. They’re looking for immediate action from the NLESB and the Department of Education, calling for a return to in-class learning for Math, English and Science courses.