While they are rarely as serious as the stabbing at Charles P. Allen High in Bedford, violent acts are on the rise in Nova Scotia schools. And some people predicted this after changes to scheduling enacted by the previous Liberal government. How does unscheduled instructional time and a shortage of teachers fit into the current situation? It’s something the Nova Scotia Teacher’s Union (NSTU) is hoping the current government considerers. Ryan Lutes is the President of NSTU and he shares his thoughts on increasing classroom safety in this conversation.