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
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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
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 bringing back Grade 3 standardized testing
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Alberta government is bringing back standardized testing for Grade 3 students, though some changes won’t take effect until the 2020-21 school year or beyond. Continue reading
Windsor Park, Old Scona ranked top Edmonton schools on Fraser Institute’s Alberta list
For the 2017-18 year, Windsor Park public elementary school was given a score of 10 out of 10. The Fraser Institute also gave Old Scona High School a top score of 10. Continue reading
Alberta promises to fund fall school enrolment growth
Alberta’s United Conservative government is fully funding new students going into grade school classrooms this fall. Continue reading
Alberta introduces amended Education Act, Opposition says LGBTQ kids at risk
Alberta is overhauling its framework rules of grade-school education for the first time in a generation, but the Opposition NDP says it’s just a cover to out gay kids and expose them to harm. Continue reading
Appeal dismissed in challenge to Alberta gay-straight alliance law
Opponents of Alberta’s law allowing gay-straight alliances in schools have been dealt another legal setback. Continue reading
Education minister signs order banning seclusion rooms in Alberta schools
Alberta’s education minister says a ban on student seclusion rooms in schools will take effect this fall, but there can be exemptions. Continue reading
Seclusion rooms to be banned across Alberta: Education minister
Alberta’s education minister says seclusion rooms in schools across the province will be banned starting next school year. Continue reading