Support Our Students Alberta

• Alberta government announces plans for new schools, critics say it’s just politics

  The government of Alberta says it is "fast tracking" the construction of dozens of new schools, but the education advocacy group "Support Our Students" says it's just politics.

  Jul 9
  
• 14K+ Edmonton students off sick as respiratory illnesses spike in region

  'Usually we don't see things like this until the thick of winter, and usually even then not quite this bad. It's certainly out of the norm.'

  Health

  Nov 4, 2022
  
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• Student, parents say they feel abandoned as K-12 Alberta kids head back to class

  While some parents are relieved students in Grades K-12 are returning to classes, many say they're concerned and frustrated about unclear instructions from the Alberta government.

  Education

  Jan 10, 2022
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• 10% of Alberta schools have COVID-19 outbreaks: student advocacy group

  An advocacy group tracking COVID-19 cases among students across Alberta is calling for a return to contact tracing, saying almost 10 per cent of schools are dealing with outbreaks.

  Education

  Sep 30, 2021
• Alberta COVID-19 policy shift raising concerns for parents, teachers before school year

  Alberta's education ministry said a guidance document to support the return to school is being finalized and will be released in mid-August.

  Education

  Jul 30, 2021
• Calls for more Alberta youth-focused COVID immunization clinics as rates plateau

  As of June 24, 59.2 per cent of Albertans 12 to 19 have been vaccinated with one dose; in comparison, 83.5 per cent of Albertans 60 to 74 had received one dose.

  Health

  Jun 28, 2021
• New COVID-19 quarantine rules don’t apply to students: Alberta Education

  Since around the end of May, approximately 1,300 students and staff in Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools have been asked to quarantine.

  Education

  Jun 7, 2021
• Alberta advocacy group launches online list tracking COVID-19 at K-12 schools

  A parent-student advocacy group has launched an online tracker of K-12 schools in Alberta with confirmed cases of COVID-19.

  Health

  Sep 9, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Alberta school boards review fees amid temporary COVID-19 school closures

  With classes cancelled until further notice, Alberta parents are wondering what will happen with the school fees they have already paid.

  Education

  Mar 29, 2020
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• 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