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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…
School Councils Conference Online
Alberta School Councils’ Association promotes parent engagement in education Embracing the online environment to promote engagement…
Making money matter to Alberta students
Alberta’s government is getting students the training they need to better understand saving, budgeting, spending and investing.…
Ramping up COVID-19 testing in schools
The in-school rapid screening test program will expand to up to 300 schools in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge and Grande Prairie.…
New K-6 curriculum: Renewing focus on essential knowledge and skills | Le nouveau curriculum M à 6 : remettre l’accent sur les connaissances et les habiletés
Alberta’s updated draft kindergarten to Grade 6 curriculum brings a renewed focus to literacy, numeracy, citizenship and practical…
New pilot program for rapid testing in schools
Starting in mid-March, rapid COVID-19 tests will be offered at two Calgary schools to help assess rapid on-site testing in schools.…
Empowering youth to shape education’s future
Junior and senior high school students can have their voices heard by applying to join the Education Minister’s Youth Council.…
Posted on Nov 19, 2020
School Council Supports Slashed by Government
ASCA MEDIA RELEASE - 19 November 2020 School Council Supports Slashed by Government Alberta School Councils’ Association receives…