Alberta Curriculum Review

• Alberta Teachers’ Association revives concerns over K-6 school curriculum

  The Alberta Teachers' Association surveyed more than 6,500 teachers about the proposed elementary curriculum and says it's imperative for the province to hear their concerns.

  Education

  Sep 29, 2021
  
• Alberta’s proposed K-6 school curriculum focuses on basics, practical skills

  The health and wellness part of the curriculum includes teaching students the importance of boundaries and consent.

  Education

  Mar 29, 2021
  
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• Alberta curriculum review panel lacking diversity, appropriate voices: critics

  Experts are taking issue with the eight members appointed to the UCP's curriculum review panel.

  Education

  Aug 13, 2020
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• Alberta curriculum: Where are the gaps when it comes to teaching about racism?

  Alberta's curriculum is under review, and experts say there's a lot of room for improvement when it comes to required teaching about racism.

  Education

  Jul 17, 2020
• How are Calgary schools incorporating more anti-racism teaching and training?

  As Alberta Education dictates the curriculum taught in public schools, Calgary's two biggest school boards have little wiggle room with regards to what's taught in classrooms.

  Education

  Jun 24, 2020
• Panel reviewing Alberta curriculum suggests schools ‘balance’ lessons about climate change, oilsands

  Adriana LaGrange says she is receiving reports from parents of "extremist views" being taught in schools.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2020
• Teachers, supporters gather at Alberta legislature to protest government’s curriculum review

  A group of teachers and supporters rallied at the Alberta legislature to protest the lack of representation on a panel chosen by the UCP to re-evaluate the school curriculum.

  Education

  Aug 28, 2019
• Education minister appoints panel to review new Alberta curriculum

  The panel will be chaired by former Edmonton Public School Board Superintendent Angus McBeath, and include members from post secondary institutions and career development organizations.

  Education

  Aug 22, 2019
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• Curriculum review stirs debate among Alberta political parties

  Education Minister David Eggen, Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel, UCP Education Critic Mark Smith, Alberta Liberal Party Leader David Khan and Freedom Conservative Party VP of Communications Jeff Rout took turns debating at the forum.

  Politics

  Mar 2, 2019
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• Alberta’s revamped K-4 school curriculum set for testing in 2019

  Proposed changes to Alberta's curriculum for kindergarten to Grade 4 students have been finalized and will be piloted in select schools starting in the new year.

  Education

  Dec 14, 2018