Edmonton Public Schools

• Edmonton Public School Board tables $1.2B budget, but some say it isn’t enough

  The Edmonton Public School Board approved a $1.2-billion budget for the upcoming school year on Friday, but board members are concerned the budget isn't keeping pace with reality.

  Education

  May 29
  
• Southeast Edmonton junior high school renamed to kisêwâtisiwin School

  Edmonton Public Schools announced Tuesday afternoon that Dan Knott School will be renamed to kisêwâtisiwin School in time for the 2022-23 school year. 

  Education

  May 17
  
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• Alberta criminologist advocates for both police and social workers in schools

  A Calgary-based criminologist is pushing for both police and more social workers in Alberta schools to help address a recent "influx of youth crime."

  Crime

  Apr 25
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• Edmonton Grade 3 students spearhead fundraiser for Ukraine

  Students at Edmonton's David Thomas King School have worked to raise thousands of dollars for Ukraine relief as part of an entrepreneurial project.

  Features

  Apr 25
• Counselling services offered to staff, students after assault outside McNally High School

  At about 2:45 p.m. Friday, police said an assault took place outside of McNally High School located in the area of 84 Street and 105 Avenue. 

  Crime

  Apr 11
• Game on: Edmonton’s Vimy Ridge Academy to offer Esports program

  An Edmonton school that's known for its high-performing athletes wants to help usher in the next generation of Esports players to the competitive circuit.

  Canada

  Apr 4
• Edmonton Public Schools facing mounting enrolment pressures

  Since 2010, enrolment in Edmonton Public Schools has grown by more than 25,000 students. The division expects enrolment to steadily increase over the next decade.

  Education

  Mar 23
• Police investigate after several Alberta schools targeted in swatting incident

  Several Alberta schools were subjected to "swatting" incidents Thursday, where an intentional fake report of violence is made to victims or police.

  Crime

  Feb 17
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• Edmonton Public Schools to spend $6M on HEPA filters for classrooms

  On Tuesday, EPSB chair Trisha Estabrooks said the minister of education approved the board's request to access $6 million in reserve dollars to purchase HEPA filters.

  Education

  Feb 16
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• Edmonton Public’s enrolment lottery process expands to include 2 more schools

  New students in the attendance area for Lillian Osborne High School in the southwest, and David Thomas King School, in west Edmonton, will have to enter a lottery.

  Education

  Jan 23