Students and Ruth Buckinger

Ruth Buckinger: The Teaching Immigrants English program is meant to assist immigrants living in rural areas with their English skills. Tutors lead small groups, classes, or individual lessons. For students who are unable to make it to public spaces like a library, tutors travel to their homes for one-on-one instruction. , according to CBC. Ruth Buckinger is one of approximately 28 tutors across the province. She was saddened to hear of the decision. Some English-as-a-second-language tutors and their students are concerned about a new Nova Scotia policy that prevents teachers from visiting student homes alone. For this school year, the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration has decided there must be at least two people on a home visit for occupational health and safety reasons. The office says the measure is in line with other department policies, and is meant for the safety of both tutors and students. Rural students will suffer (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.