Alberta Schools

• ‘Unsustainable’: NDP announces new Beaumont high school if elected

  It is expected that the Beaumont high school will be at 100 per cent capacity by next year.

  Education

  Apr 24
  
• French immersion, science the next stage in curriculum phase-in, Alberta says

  The next stage in the curriculum phase-in will happen in September when science and French immersion curriculums for kindergarten to Grade 3 are introduced.

  Education

  Mar 17
  
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• Sending support to Alberta domestic violence shelters in ‘Love a Shelter’ campaign

  The '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.

  Crime

  Feb 20
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• Alberta school districts not allowed to shut down in-school learning despite high absenteeism

  The Alberta government said students and parents are "guaranteed" access to in-person learning starting Thursday.

  Education

  Nov 24, 2022
• Alberta’s top doctor warns parents about concerning, ‘severe’ flu season

  The latest influenza data from Alberta Health shows there have been 12 deaths attributed to flu (two in children under nine).

  Health

  Nov 24, 2022
• Alberta education minister ‘not anticipating’ school mask mandate despite early, numerous student absences

  With 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.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2022
• Alberta doubles funding for mental health, learning supports in schools

  An additional $40 million will be invested into Albertan elementary schools to support young children as they catch up following the pandemic.

  Education

  Nov 16, 2022
• Alberta diploma exams to be weighted at 20% this year: education minister

  For 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.

  Education

  Sep 26, 2022
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• Dozens of Alberta schools on ‘respiratory illness’ outbreaks

  An outbreak is declared by Alberta Health Services when schools report at least 10 per cent of students are sick.

  Health

  Sep 21, 2022
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• ‘No decisions’ on COVID-19 boosters for Alberta kids 5-11 ahead of school year

  As kids return to Alberta schools, the mask mandate will not be greeting them. And as of Tuesday, the province was still examining federal advice on boosters for kids aged 5 to 11.

  Health

  Aug 24, 2022