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Construction wraps up on 11 new schools
The completion of 11 new schools across the province creates state-of-the-art learning spaces for more than 7,100 Alberta students.…
Online teacher registry launches Sept. 1
The Teacher and Teacher Leader Registry launching on Sept. 1 will increase transparency and accountability by showing the professional…
Improving child and youth mental health in schools
Alberta’s government is providing $87 million over three years to improve access to mental health and pediatric rehabilitation…
Task force to strengthen career education
A new task force will recommend ways to build stronger connections between schools and jobs while helping students enter their…
Posted on Jun 06, 2022
ASCA Examines COVID-19 Impact on Alberta Students
Alberta School Councils’ Association receives $15,000 Grant to Survey Educational and Social Wellbeing [Edmonton, AB] – The…
More supports for students affected by the pandemic
Alberta’s government is investing an additional $113 million to provide targeted supports for students experiencing both academic…
UCP tries to silence parent criticism through school council funding cut
Re: Funding cut hurts school councils, May 9 The Alberta School Councils’ Association (under various names) has been in existence…
School councils' association loses funding for parent advocacy
'We have to ask ourselves how relevant parents' voices are to this government' Author of the article: Eva Ferguson Calgary Herald…
Expanding financial literacy programs for students
More students will gain valuable financial literacy knowledge and skills to prepare them for success today and in the future.…
Alberta School Councils Conference
Alberta School Councils’ Association promotes parent engagement in education Embracing the online environment to promote engagement…
Learning assessments key to student success in early years
Students in grades 1 to 3 will benefit from literacy and numeracy screening assessments to help those struggling get back on…
Three subjects of new curriculum ready for classrooms | Trois matières du nouveau curriculum prêtes pour les salles de classe
Alberta students and teachers will benefit from three updated K-6 subjects, with supporting learning and teaching resources,…
Keeping students safe: Reforming the disciplinary process
Students, parents and teachers across the province would benefit from reforms to the discipline process for all teachers and…
Education funding supports all parent choices
Stable education funding enhances equity, growth and parental choice in K-12 education. Maintaining and increasing funding to…
Budget 2022: Investing in school choice
Students will benefit from more choice in education and programming to develop the skills and knowledge they need for the careers…
Updated curriculum positions students for success | Le curriculum mis à jour prépare les élèves à la réussite
Starting this fall, updated curriculum will move forward into classrooms to better prepare students for future success. Based…