What would happen if we forgave student debt?
One expert says the question of forgiving student loans isn’t really about education — it’s about economics. Continue reading
School Fees
Rising school fees necessary to provide student services: Calgary Board of Education
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
The Calgary Board of Education defends rising school fees, adding they are necessary to keep up with student growth and inflation. Continue reading
Fee frustration remains for some Alberta parents, despite government reducing certain school fees
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
Some Alberta parents are still frustrated with the fees they have to pay for certain services at schools, despite the province eliminating some fees in 2017. Continue reading
Rocky View County parents could opt to pay for transportation fees despite Bill 1
By Tracy Nagai Reporter and Co-anchor
Bill 1, which was introduced last year, eliminated school bus fees for students who live 2.4 kilometres or more from the designated school they attend. Continue reading
Edmonton Public Schools’ $1.1B budget comes with $18M deficit
The Edmonton Public School Board announced Tuesday its 2017-18 budget comes with an $18 million deficit. Continue reading
No yellow buses for five Calgary alternative schools
The CBE has rejected a motion which would have reinstated service for the 2017-18 school year. Continue reading
Calgary Catholic School District approves balanced budget
Despite challenges that include the province’s Bill 1, the Calgary Catholic School District has approved a balanced budget Continue reading
Province promises new regulations will reduce school fees for Alberta parents
The province has approved new regulations that it says could reduce school fees by $50 million a year for Alberta families. Continue reading
Reduced school fees may not help Alberta families living too close to their school
By Quinn Ohler Anchor
A new bill aimed at reducing school fees could leave those who live close to their schools still paying for students to ride the school bus. Continue reading
Alberta throne speech promises slashing of school fees
The Alberta government says its first job of the spring sitting of the legislature will be to cut school fees. Continue reading