Alberta Schools
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Monique LaGrange remains Red Deer school trustee but faces sanctions for online postA trustee with the Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools who was criticized for an online post is allowed to continue in her role, but is facing several consequences for her conduct.EducationSep 27, 2023
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‘Unsustainable’: NDP announces new Beaumont high school if electedIt is expected that the Beaumont high school will be at 100 per cent capacity by next year.EducationApr 24, 2023
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French immersion, science the next stage in curriculum phase-in, Alberta saysThe next stage in the curriculum phase-in will happen in September when science and French immersion curriculums for kindergarten to Grade 3 are introduced.EducationMar 17, 2023
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Sending support to Alberta domestic violence shelters in ‘Love a Shelter’ campaignThe 'Love a Shelter' letters are a way Albertans can push for change, while also letting survivors of domestic violence know that they are supported by their communities.CrimeFeb 20, 2023
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Alberta school districts not allowed to shut down in-school learning despite high absenteeismThe Alberta government said students and parents are "guaranteed" access to in-person learning starting Thursday.EducationNov 24, 2022
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Alberta’s top doctor warns parents about concerning, ‘severe’ flu seasonThe latest influenza data from Alberta Health shows there have been 12 deaths attributed to flu (two in children under nine).HealthNov 24, 2022
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Alberta education minister ‘not anticipating’ school mask mandate despite early, numerous student absencesWith airborne viruses like influenza, COVID-19 and RSV circulating in Alberta schools, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said she's not expecting to put in a mask mandate.CanadaNov 16, 2022
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Alberta doubles funding for mental health, learning supports in schoolsAn additional $40 million will be invested into Albertan elementary schools to support young children as they catch up following the pandemic.EducationNov 16, 2022
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Alberta diploma exams to be weighted at 20% this year: education ministerFor the 2022-23 school year, Alberta diploma exam weighting will be reduced to 20 per cent. The exams are typically worth 30 per cent of a student's overall mark.EducationSep 26, 2022
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Dozens of Alberta schools on ‘respiratory illness’ outbreaksAn outbreak is declared by Alberta Health Services when schools report at least 10 per cent of students are sick.HealthSep 21, 2022
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