Alberta eyes legislation if necessary to override public sector wage talks
The move was not announced by government but was revealed by the Opposition NDP in a leaked letter from the finance minister to public sector unions. Continue reading
David Eggen
Alberta government looks to include schools in abortion protest buffer zones
Currently, there is a legal 50-metre buffer zone around abortion clinics in Alberta to prevent staff and patients from being harassed by protesters. 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
Eggen pushes back implementation of new training for entry-level school bus drivers
New training requirements for entry-level school bus drivers in Alberta were supposed to take effect on Friday but instead, the province’s education minister announced he was pushing back their implementation amid concerns raised by some school boards. 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
Alberta’s education minister calls Kenney deceitful on school curriculum review
Eggen spoke a day after Kenney said in a speech that if his United Conservatives win the spring election they will take action on what they see as NDP worldview seeping into the curriculum review. Continue reading
Alberta investigating Catholic teacher contracts over discrimination concerns
The Alberta government is investigating employment agreements signed by Catholic school teachers amid concerns they could be fired for being in gay or common-law relationships. 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
Rocky View County school facing potential closure after lease ends in 2019
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
A Rocky View County school east of Calgary is facing potential closure after its lease is expected to expire by the end of the school year. Continue reading