‘37 is too many’: Calgary mother angered over child’s classroom size
It is unclear how many oversized classrooms there are in Calgary this school year – the CBE said it does not have data on class sizes available this school year. Continue reading
Alberta education
Funding confirmed for Alberta school nutrition program
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
In advance of the provincial budget, the education minister confirms funding for the school nutrition program. Continue reading
Critics blast suggestion Alberta education funding be tied to performance
By Blake Lough Digital Journalist
Support Our Students advocate Barbara Silva fears an emphasis on “strategic outcomes” will leave already struggling schools and their students in an even worse position. Continue reading
Why standardized tests are a controversial subject for Alberta schools
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Not every Canadian province administers standardized tests at the elementary school level. Continue reading
New Alberta school fee rules go into effect Sept. 1; critics fear parents will end up paying more
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
New regulations go into effect on Sept. 1 that could end up affecting how much parents will pay for school fees in Alberta. Continue reading
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
Alberta school boards call on government to reconsider seclusion room ban
Alberta’s largest school boards are urging the education minister to reconsider a ban on seclusion rooms in schools across the province. 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
Alberta government cancels partnership with teachers’ association
The Alberta government has cancelled a partnership with the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) on provincial curriculum development. Continue reading
Alberta’s advanced education minister says Rutherford Scholarship now accepting applications
A day after an Alberta high school counsellor expressed concern about scholarship applications being delayed by a technological upgrade to the application and payment system, Alberta’s advanced education minister said Tuesday that “effective immediately, the Rutherford Scholarship is open and accepting applications.” Continue reading