It’s back to school, and kids are making their return to the classroom at both Edmonton public and catholic schools, but some parents are wondering if it’ll be short-lived with a possible teacher’s strike looming across Alberta.

“I know the kids would probably like a break, but I think it would be a detriment to them to have to break up their schedule,” said John Lund, who has children in Grades 2, 4, and 7.

Carmel Tavares, who has Grade 4 and 6 students, says, “They’re almost at the age where they can find something to do, but we are concerned for their education, and if they’ll fall back.”

Friday, labour negotiations between the province and the teachers’ union stalled out. Tuesday morning, media was told by both the province and the Alberta Teachers Association that discussions hadn’

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