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December 14, 2018
Students to benefit from new K-4 curriculum
Minister Eggen announces next step of curriculum development
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November 07, 2018
Shift in curriculum development to benefit students
Alberta Education is shifting curriculum development timelines to include Grade 9 earlier in the development process.
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October 12, 2018
2018-19 Minister’s Youth Council meets for the first time
Students will meet the minister for the first time and begin to provide valuable input on education initiatives.
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October 10, 2018
Latest draft K-4 curriculum now online
Alberta Education invites Albertans to view the latest draft curriculum prior to the next phase of development.
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September 24, 2018
Orange Shirt Day, September 30, 2018: Every Child Matters
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September 07, 2018
International Literacy Day - September 8, 2018
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June 28, 2018
Bill 24 court ruling: Statement from Minister Eggen
Education Minister David Eggen issued the following statement about today’s court ruling on legislation to protect students who wish to create or join gay-straight and queer-straight alliances:
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June 20, 2018
Celebrating agreement to support Maskwacis students
Education Minister David Eggen issued the following statement about today’s Education Framework Agreement signing ceremony with the four Maskwacîs Cree First Nations
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June 11, 2018
Brooks replacement school on the way
As part of Budget 2018, government is replacing École Le Ruisseau in Brooks so local francophone students have a state-of-the-art learning environment.
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May 31, 2018
National Indigenous History Month, June 2018
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May 03, 2018
Mental Health Awareness Week, May 7 to 11, 2018
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April 26, 2018
Sherwood Park school modernization
The modernization, part of Budget 2018, will provide the school with a new, large gymnasium and increased classroom space. Many of the existing spaces will be repurposed and updated to offer better instructional space for students, while the gymnasium will be a new addition to the existing school structure.
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April 26, 2018
Hats On! For Mental Health Day, May 2, 2018
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April 20, 2018
Help drive the future of student transportation
An online survey is now available to help determine potential changes to the distance criteria, the mandated service levels and what safety considerations should be included in the criteria.
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March 29, 2018
School enrolment pressures eased in Lethbridge
Budget 2018 will ensure the completion of a new elementary school in south Lethbridge to accommodate the growing student population. The project was approved for design last spring.
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March 27, 2018
Replacement school for Camrose students, families
As part of Budget 2018, the government will be replacing Chester Ronning Elementary School in Camrose so it can offer students a state-of-the-art learning environment.
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March 23, 2018
Budget 2018 supports students with new schools
The government plans to provide new spaces for Alberta’s growing student population with 20 new school projects scheduled to start this year.
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February 14, 2018
Classroom investment fund creates teaching jobs
Alberta students are receiving more individual attention and a better classroom experience after the government provided funding for hundreds of teaching and support staff positions.
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February 07, 2018
New standards to help build more inclusive schools
New educational standards will support student mental health, ensure educators have the tools they need to teach about Indigenous culture and boost student success.
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February 01, 2018
Pink Shirt Day - February 28, 2018
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November 29, 2017
Two new Edmonton schools announced
The Alberta government is investing in students by building an elementary school in south Edmonton and starting design work on a new high school completion centre.
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November 20, 2017
School nutrition program powers learning
More than 5,000 students have more energy and are better able to focus in class, thanks to the province’s school nutrition program.
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November 17, 2017
New high school for south Edmonton students
A new school will be built in Heritage Valley to serve the growing number of students in south Edmonton.
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November 15, 2017
School Act amendments to improve student success
New legislation would ensure that students and communities benefit from more consistent and clear rules in the education system.
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November 10, 2017
Métis Week is November 12 to 18, 2017
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November 07, 2017
Dual credit gives students a head start
The Alberta government has made changes to the dual credit program to improve access for students and ensure the program is sustainable for the long term.
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November 02, 2017
New legislation to support gay-straight alliances
A proposed bill would make life better for students by ensuring they can form gay-straight alliances at school without fear of being outed.
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October 24, 2017
Teaching Indigenous history, cultures in schools
Alberta Education is providing teachers with lesson plans to help bring First Nations, Métis and Inuit history and contributions to life in classrooms across the province.
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October 17, 2017
Alberta students continue to excel in science
Student performance remained strong on 2016-17 diploma exams and Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs), with improved scores in science, social studies and Grade 9 mathematics.
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October 13, 2017
Classroom funding creates jobs, supports students
Hundreds of teaching and support staff positions are expected to be created this school year, reducing class sizes and increasing individual attention for Alberta students.
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October 07, 2017
Arabic language curriculum coming in 2018-19
Alberta Education is working with Edmonton Public Schools to make the Arabic language curriculum available across Alberta for the 2018-19 school year.
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October 04, 2017
World Teachers' Day 2017
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September 29, 2017
Minister’s Youth Council inaugural meeting
Education Minister David Eggen will meet with his Minister’s Youth Council this weekend.
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September 25, 2017
Orange Shirt Day, September 30, 2017: Every Child Matters
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September 06, 2017
Consultations begin on possible School Act changes
The province has launched consultations with school boards and parents to discuss transportation, fees and other issues to help protect and improve education.
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September 06, 2017
Lancement des consultations sur les éventuelles modifications à la School Act
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September 05, 2017
New and modernized schools for a better future
Thousands of Alberta students are starting the school year in new and updated schools.
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August 30, 2017
School fees slashed as students return to class
As K-12 students head back to class, families with two students taking the bus to school will save $800 or more, thanks to the elimination of transportation charges and fees for instructional supplies and materials.
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July 27, 2017
Helping Indigenous students succeed in school
The Alberta government is supporting summer literacy camps that will help hundreds of Indigenous students build their literacy and numeracy skills so they can have greater success in school.
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July 25, 2017
Investing in Indigenous language revitalization
Kindergarten to Grade 12 students will have greater access to Indigenous language learning and teaching in their communities, thanks to support from the Alberta government.
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June 29, 2017
Meet the new Minister's Youth Council Members
Minister Eggen contratulates students on his new Minister’s Youth Council
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June 20, 2017
Classroom Improvement Fund to help students
An additional $75 million will be invested to benefit students and teachers during the 2017-18 school year.
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June 12, 2017
Parents to save hundreds with transit fee reduction
Thousands of eligible students who take municipal transit to school will soon save up to $550 on their passes, thanks to An Act to Reduce School Fees.
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June 07, 2017
Funding connects students to agribusiness
New funding for Alberta’s Green Certificate Program (GCP) is providing more opportunities for students to explore potential careers in agribusiness.
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June 06, 2017
New school fees rules make life more affordable
The province is easing the burden on parents by eliminating instructional and bus charges for tens of thousands of students and requiring approval for other increases.
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June 02, 2017
Playground grants will reduce fundraising burden
All new and replacement schools will soon get a $250,000 provincial grant for a playground, saving Alberta families millions of dollars.
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May 31, 2017
Funding to support math teachers
The province has launched a $1-million bursary program to help teachers strengthen their knowledge, skill and confidence in teaching mathematics.
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May 15, 2017
Have your say on Alberta’s curriculum
Albertans are being asked to provide feedback on what students will learn as part of the government’s second curriculum survey.
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May 10, 2017
Alberta expands dual credit program for students
Increased provincial funding will protect and improve education for students and provide them with more opportunities to jump-start their post-secondary studies.
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May 01, 2017
Education week celebrates commitment to learning
Albertans are encouraged to celebrate Education Week by taking part in the many events across the province.
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April 26, 2017
Teachers and school board representatives reach tentative agreement
The two parties have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), completing the first step of the updated collective bargaining process.
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April 13, 2017
Results of curriculum survey support career focus
More than 32,000 Albertans had their say on the future of the provincial curriculum in a survey released last fall.
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April 10, 2017
Program expanding to help industry professionals
The Bridge to Teacher Certification program is expanding and will offer industry professionals more opportunities to bring their skills to the classroom.
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April 05, 2017
Successful school nutrition program going provincewide
Alberta’s school nutrition program is being expanded to every school board in the 2017/18 school year, thanks to an additional $10 million from Budget 2017.
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April 04, 2017
Bill restores democracy in Northland School Division
The Government of Alberta has tabled the Northland School Division Act, an important step toward improving student attendance and learning in the region.
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March 31, 2017
Lethbridge students to benefit from new school
Government is investing in a much-needed elementary school to serve children in south Lethbridge.
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March 21, 2017
Budget 2017 kick-starts new school build
The government plans to invest in 26 school projects to improve access to education and create jobs as part of Budget 2017.
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March 17, 2017
Alberta families to benefit from Budget 2017
Budget 2017 funding that would reduce school fees under proposed legislation would save Alberta families $54 million in the 2017/18 school year.
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March 16, 2017
Budget 2017 – working to make life better
Budget 2017 is focused on creating good jobs, making life more affordable for Albertans and protecting the programs and services families count on.
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March 02, 2017
Government tables Bill 1 to reduce school fees
The Government of Alberta has tabled Bill 1: An Act to Reduce School Fees.
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February 27, 2017
Minister’s Youth Council helps chart education future
Alberta Education is calling on all junior and senior high school students to apply to be on the Minister’s Youth Council.
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February 02, 2017
Agreement with Metis Nation supports reconciliation
The Alberta government and the Metis Nation of Alberta have signed a new 10-year framework agreement.
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February 01, 2017
Black History Month
Premier Rachel Notley has proclaimed February as Black History Month, recognizing the contributions people of African and Caribbean descent have made to the province.
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January 05, 2017
Deal ensures stability for Trinity students
Alberta Education has reached an agreement with Trinity Christian School Association. The agreement includes additional oversight of Trinity’s operations and provides stability for the school’s more than 3,500 students.
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December 06, 2016
New supports to help students and teachers with math
As part of the Future Ready initiative, the government is taking steps to help students achieve better marks in math and assist teachers in mathematical instruction.
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November 14, 2016
School nutrition pilot helps students get “Future Ready”
The Government of Alberta has launched a school nutrition pilot program in 14 school boards across the province to help prepare students for a healthy future.
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November 07, 2016
Improved childhood disease protection behind Bill 28
The Public Health Amendment Act would mean a faster response to vaccine-preventable outbreaks in schools.
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October 26, 2016
Solar panels to be featured in Alberta’s new schools
As part of its Climate Leadership Plan, the Alberta Government is making funding available for the installation of solar panels at 36 school projects that are now in the planning or design phase and have not gone to tender.
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October 21, 2016
Preparing industry professionals for the classroom
The Bridge-to-Teacher Certification funding program helps ensure that students are “Future Ready” by certifying professionals to teach career and technology studies in high schools.
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October 18, 2016
Parents’ views on curriculum will help make kids Future Ready
The Government of Alberta is launching a new series of initiatives known as “Future Ready” that will co-ordinate and improve education and skills training to better prepare kids for success in a changing economy.
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September 24, 2016
Minister of Education takes curriculum plans to the North
Minister of Education David Eggen will meet with his counterparts from the Northwest Territories and Nunavut for a discussion on curriculum, assessment and education for reconciliation on September 26 and 27.
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September 01, 2016
Students, families celebrate new and upgraded schools across Alberta
Thousands of Alberta students are starting the school year in new and modernized schools.
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June 22, 2016
Alberta teachers given tools to advance First Nations, Métis and Inuit history and perspectives in the classroom
To honour this government’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Alberta Education will provide teachers with professional development to ensure that all students learn about First Nations, Métis and Inuit history, perspectives and contributions.
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June 15, 2016
Alberta updating curriculum to better prepare students for future success
Starting this September, Alberta Education will begin developing new curriculum and will be asking Albertans to provide input.
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April 29, 2016
Enrolment growth funding supports every Alberta student
The government is providing school authorities with funding, through Budget 2016, for enrolment growth. This will ensure that school authorities receive funding for all eligible Kindergarten-to-Grade-12 students.
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April 12, 2016
Statement from Minister Eggen on the Auditor General’s review of school-building program
David Eggen, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Auditor General’s review of the province’s school-building program:
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April 08, 2016
Government, Alberta Teachers’ Association and school boards release teacher workload survey
On average, teachers are working approximately 48 hours a week, including weekends, during the busy school year, according to a new study.
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March 23, 2016
Alberta’s future workforce gets hands-on career training
The Career and Technology Foundations program will help students begin planning their careers before they enter high school.
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March 02, 2016
Government enrolment funding supports students and additional teachers
The government’s commitment to fully funding enrolment growth has led to more than 740 additional teachers in Alberta’s classrooms this school year.
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February 18, 2016
First Nations students to benefit from new education partnership
Students from five First Nations in northern Alberta will benefit from an agreement between the Government of Alberta and the Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council.
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January 15, 2016
Nominations for Grade-A educators now open
Albertans are encouraged to nominate an outstanding educator in their community for the 28th annual Excellence in Teaching Awards.
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January 13, 2016
Creating learning environments that respect diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions
Education Minister David Eggen releases a new resource to assist school boards in drafting policies to support welcoming, caring, respectful and safe schools.
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December 08, 2015
Bill 8 amendment to enshrine school board participation in collective bargaining at all stages
The Government of Alberta has introduced an amendment to the Public Education Collective Bargaining Act to ensure school boards will be involved in each stage of the bargaining process.
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October 27, 2015
Budget 2015 supports jobs and families
Budget 2015 lays the groundwork for a stronger, diversified economy while stabilizing the frontline public services that all Albertans rely on.
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October 14, 2015
Minister Eggen strives to improve governance of Edmonton Catholic Schools
Education Minister David Eggen has appointed an expert adviser to work with Edmonton Catholic Schools to improve board governance.
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October 08, 2015
Minister of Education leads discussion on Provincial Achievement Test results
Education Minister David Eggen met with education partners to discuss trends in student exam results.
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September 01, 2015
Restored funding helps students start the school year right
Restored Education Funding
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