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Posted on Mar 14, 2024

Draft social studies curriculum: Join the conversation

Albertans are once again invited to provide feedback on key learnings in the new draft social studies curriculum. Over the last…

Posted on Feb 26, 2024

Funding boost fuels school nutrition programs

A one-time $5-million grant will expand the province’s school nutrition program to provide more students with well-rounded…

Posted on Feb 01, 2024

Preserving choice for children and youth

Alberta’s government is introducing policies to make sure children are supported as they grow into adults to become the people…

Posted on Jan 11, 2024

Supporting Indigenous student success

Twelve Indigenous organizations from across the province will receive $3 million in funding from the Bridging Classrooms to Communities…

Posted on Dec 14, 2023

Albertans’ priorities for new social studies curriculum

Albertans are looking for a stronger focus on history and global events in the new social studies curriculum. Alberta’s government…

Posted on Dec 07, 2023

Strengthening security for at-risk schools

Alberta’s government is increasing funding for security infrastructure and officer presence at Islamic and Jewish faith-based…

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

More funding for student enrolment | Du financement supplémentaire pour les inscriptions scolaires

Alberta’s government is investing an additional $30 million to enable school authorities to better address enrolment growth. …

Posted on Nov 17, 2023

MEDIA RELEASE ASCA Auction Fundraiser

Alberta School Councils’ Association (ASCA) Online Silent Auction Fundraiser opens November 18, 2023 at 4:00 pm MST. The second…

Posted on Sep 18, 2023

Talking to Albertans about new social studies curriculum

Alberta’s government is beginning a transparent and collaborative process to engage Albertans and education partners to redraft…

Posted on Sep 12, 2023

Supporting students with disabilities

Alberta’s government is investing $5 million for the 2023-24 school year to support students with low incidence disabilities.…

Minister Nicolaides' Back to School Letter Posted on Sep 06, 2023

Minister Nicolaides' Back to School Letter

Minister Nicolaides' Back to School Letter (September 6, 2023) Pièce Jointe Lettre Du Ministre Pour La Rentrée Scolaire (FR)…

Posted on Jul 25, 2023

Minister of Education mandate letter

Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides calling on him to ensure Alberta…

Posted on Jul 18, 2023

Bringing Indigenous communities, schools together

Alberta’s government will provide more than $10 million to Indigenous partners through the new Bridging Classrooms to Communities…

Posted on Jun 28, 2023

More support for low-income students

Alberta’s government is increasing the Alberta Student Grant to make post-secondary education more affordable for more than…

Posted on Apr 27, 2023

Helping kids improve their mental health in schools

Alberta’s government is expanding mental health supports in schools to support positive mental health outcomes for children…

Posted on Apr 21, 2023

Alberta School Councils Conference

Alberta School Councils’ Association connects parents in education The first in person gathering since 2019, the Alberta School…