In Nova Scotia, parents and advocacy groups are raising concerns about the literacy skills of students, with reports indicating that around 20,000 children are struggling to read. Louise Hanavan, co-founder of Literacy Justice Nova Scotia, emphasized the need for better support systems, highlighting that recent assessments show nearly 50% of Grade 6 students are not meeting writing expectations. The group is calling on the provincial government, led by Premier Houston, to fund and implement a remedial literacy plan by September 2026. Education Minister Maguire acknowledged the literacy challenges but stated that a strategy focusing on phonics is already being implemented for students from Pre-K to Grade 6. However, the Opposition and the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union expressed concerns over cuts to specialized teaching positions, which they believe are crucial for student success. Maguire reassured that no jobs would be lost, as experienced teachers would be redeployed back into classrooms. Despite this, the NSTU president indicated that the cuts could result in 82 fewer teaching positions in public schools, raising alarms about the potential impact on student support services.