All four unions who spoke with Global News said the true number of incidents is likely higher than reported. Only 23 per cent of teachers participated in Saskatchewan’s latest report, Becotte says.Story continues below advertisement
Becotte said many teachers are also unaware of how to report an incident, or don’t report because they assume it won’t lead to any action.I know we hear it all the time that the workload of teachers is just growing and growing. And so to add another task onto their plate sometimes is more work when you know that nothing may come of it,” Becotte said.
“Kids are more complex than they were before , and classrooms are more complex. I think the complexities at our schools … haven’t been matched by increased funding,” Lutes said.