Alberta curriculum review
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. Continue reading
Education minister appoints panel to review new Alberta curriculum
By Tom Vernon Provincial Affairs Reporter
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. Continue reading
Curriculum review stirs debate among Alberta political parties
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Consent to be part of K-12 Alberta school curricula: Notley
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says more initiatives to combat sexual violence are on the way, including teaching the concept of consent in schools. Continue reading
Edmonton Catholic School Board names new chair, seeks fresh start
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
The first meeting of the new Edmonton Catholic School Board was as different as it could be from some of the meetings seen over the last four years. It was fast and devoid of any conflict. Continue reading
Not up to Premier Notley to dictate how Catholic schools teach sex education: Jason Kenney
Alberta Conservative Party leadership candidate Jason Kenney says it’s not up to Premier Rachel Notley to dictate how sex education is taught in the Catholic school system. Continue reading
Alberta government wants your feedback for next phase of curriculum review
Alberta government opens up part two of its curriculum review Continue reading
Future teachers excited about Alberta curriculum overhaul
Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips was at the University of Lethbridge on Friday speaking with future teachers about the proposed curriculum changes. Continue reading
Alberta government launches online survey to hear from parents on education curriculum review
What would you like to see in Alberta’s school curriculum? The provincial government has launched on online survey in hopes of learning just that. Continue reading