Adriana LaGrange

• ATA accuses Alberta government of trying to ‘punish’ teachers by passing Bill 15

  New legislation passed in the legislature was lauded by Education Minister Adriana LaGrange as a positive step towards improving the professional discipline process for teachers.

  Education

  May 4
  
• ‘Ditch this draft, it’s garbage’: Lethbridge residents join province-wide rally against proposed K-6 curriculum

  Vocal opposition to the province's proposed K-6 curriculum continued on Saturday, leading to 'Ditch the Draft' rallies across Alberta on Saturday, including in Lethbridge.

  Education

  Apr 4
  
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• Alberta Teachers’ Association concerned over potential removal of teacher disciplinary process

  Late last year, Alberta’s education minister said she plans to remove the disciplinary process role from the Alberta Teachers’ Association.

  Education

  Mar 28
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• Concerns raised in Lethbridge about plan to implement new Alberta school curriculum

  Lethbridge schools are voicing their concerns over the province's announcement that a new curriculum will be implemented in schools starting in September.

  Education

  Mar 11
• Alberta to introduce new curriculum in phased approach based on subject and age

  Starting this September, students in kindergarten to Grade 3 will have a new math and English language arts curriculum. Students in Grades 4 to 6 will see the changes next year.

  Education

  Mar 10
• Challenge on lifting mask mandate in Alberta schools denied by court

  A lawyer representing the parents and the union said removing universal masking in Alberta schools forces some children to choose between their education and their life.

  Health

  Feb 14
• Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines

  Global News spoke with a pair of infectious disease specialists to check their claims.

  Health

  Feb 11
• Alberta Education announces new engagement sessions on draft K-6 curriculum

  The province will be holding virtual engagement sessions to gather Albertans' input on the proposed K-6 curriculum.

  Education

  Jan 27
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• Alberta Education moves forward with K-6 curriculum

  The Alberta government is taking the next steps to make its controversial curriculum a reality in schools this fall.

  Education

  Jan 21
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• Alberta educators ‘disappointed’ with new e-tutoring website

  Alberta's e-tutoring hub was launched as a resource to help students who may have fallen behind during COVID-19, but it's receiving lacklustre support from educators.

  Education

  Jan 18