Minister Dinn Welcomes Students Back to School for a Successful New School Year

Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-09 14:00:40.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Education, Finance]

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the start of the 2026-27 K-12 school year across over 250 schools in the province under Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Paul Dinn. Budget 2026 allocates almost $625 million for educators, teaching, and learning assistants—representing a $29 million increase to fund an additional 94 teachers and 20 teaching and learning assistants. Additionally, the budget includes $2 million in funding dedicated specifically to student assistant supports.