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Putting students first
The Students First Act would ensure safety for students and confidence for parents by increasing transparency and accountability…
Helping students with FASD reach their full potential
The Wellness, Resiliency and Partnership (WRaP): FASD Coaching project gives educators tools and skills to help students with…
Helping students catch up after pandemic disruption
As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, up to $45 million will support younger students who have fallen behind during the pandemic…
Posted on Oct 12, 2021
Teachers and parents launch campaign urging Albertans to stand up for education
The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA), in partnership with the Alberta School Councils’ Association (ASCA), has launched…
Protecting students and staff in the fourth wave
Alberta’s government is taking action to further protect students, parents, teachers and staff with more tools to help fight…
New vaccine requirements and COVID-19 measures in Alberta
Alberta has declared a state of public health emergency and will implement new health measures to expand capacity, increase vaccination…
Enhancing parent engagement in Alberta schools
Alberta’s government is providing more than $1 million directly to school councils to support collaboration between parents…
Health guide, tool kit and on-site vaccination ensure safe school year ahead
New health guidance will ensure students’ safety and help school officials prepare for the new school year. The Guidance for…
Posted on Jul 12, 2021
Parent voice in education is vital, but is the Minister actually listening?
Alberta School Councils’ Association (ASCA) is concerned with the decision of Education Minister LaGrange to form a Parent…
Strengthening dialogue with parents and teachers | Renforcer le dialogue avec les parents et les enseignants
Alberta’s government is looking for more perspectives from parents and teachers in order to strengthen the education system.…
Investing in students to close the gap on pandemic learning loss
Alberta’s government is providing up to $45 million in new funding to jump-start targeted supports for students who require…
Star-studded lineup for Alberta’s Mental Wellness Day for Schools
Alberta’s government is hosting a virtual Mental Wellness Day for Schools across Alberta on June 3 to support and recognize…
K-12 students return to classrooms in all but one region
Students across Alberta will return to their classrooms on May 25 as planned, except for students in the Regional Municipality…
Student transportation improvements underway
Alberta’s government is beginning work to improve K-12 student transportation based on recommendations from an MLA-led task…
Education Week: Minister LaGrange
Education Minister Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on Education Week: “Education Week runs from May 3 to 7…