School Fees

• New Alberta school fee rules go into effect Sept. 1; critics fear parents will end up paying more

  New regulations go into effect on Sept. 1 that could end up affecting how much parents will pay for school fees in Alberta.

  Education

  Aug 31, 2019
  
• 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.

  Education

  May 25, 2019
  
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• Rising school fees necessary to provide student services: Calgary Board of Education

  The Calgary Board of Education defends rising school fees, adding they are necessary to keep up with student growth and inflation.

  Consumer

  Oct 11, 2018
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• Fee frustration remains for some Alberta parents, despite government reducing certain school fees

  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.

  Money

  Oct 5, 2018
• Rocky View County parents could opt to pay for transportation fees despite Bill 1

  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.

  Education

  Mar 19, 2018
• 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.

  Education

  Jun 21, 2017
• 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.

  Education

  Jun 20, 2017
• 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

  Education

  Jun 15, 2017
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• 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. 

  Education

  Jun 6, 2017
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• Reduced school fees may not help Alberta families living too close to their school

  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.

  Education

  Mar 8, 2017