Edmonton strike leaves special needs students out of school due to lack of support staff.

In Edmonton, a strike by over 3,000 educational support workers has left special needs students, like 12-year-old Zahea Halabi, unable to attend school due to a lack of support staff. This has disrupted routines, with in-person classes replaced by optional online meetings. The union and Alberta Teachers' Association criticize the school board and provincial government for insufficient funding for inclusion, arguing students' right to education is being compromised. School board spokesperson Carrie Rosa says students learning from home have access to teachers and materials.

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