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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…
Posted on Nov 16, 2020
Celebrating Métis spirit, and culture
Indigenous Relations Minister Rick Wilson issued the following statement to recognize Métis Week: “The proud and strong spirit…
More STEAM opportunities for students
More high school students will have a hands-on summer experience solving world problems with science, technology, engineering,…
Federal education funding for COVID-19
Alberta’s government will be distributing $262 million in federal funding to school authorities for COVID-19 related expenses.…
School health measures now include mandatory masks
As part of a number of new school safety measures to combat COVID-19, mask use for Grade 4 to 12 students, and all school staff,…
Students returning to school for 2020-21 school year
Students will return to learning in classrooms across Alberta at the beginning of the new school year. Schools will be ready…
Getting ready for 2020-21 school year
A comprehensive re-entry plan for the upcoming school year allows schools and parents to prepare for learning while putting student…
Posted on May 31, 2020
Parents provide input on school re-entry - ASCA Media Release
Alberta School Councils’ Association received over 66,000 survey submissions As at-home learning continues for the remainder…
Update on student learning and school re-entry engagement
While teacher-directed at-home learning continues for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, the province is engaging the…
Continuing student learning
New guidelines are in place to direct how students will learn while in-school classes are cancelled due to the provincial health…
Posted on Jan 29, 2020
Moving forward with modernizing student learning
An advisory panel appointed by government has provided recommendations for curriculum and drafted a new vision for student learning…
Posted on Nov 01, 2019
Building schools for the future
Following through on its commitment to continue building new schools, the province has announced 25 new school projects. The…
Posted on Aug 22, 2019
New panel to advise on curriculum
The Alberta government has appointed an independent panel to provide advice on the development of future curriculum. With an…
Posted on Jun 05, 2019
Modernizing Alberta’s education system
If passed, Bill 8, the Education Amendment Act, 2019 would modernize Alberta’s education system and improve student success.…
Posted on Apr 30, 2019
Premier Kenney appoints strong team ready to lead
Alberta’s 18th Premier, Jason Kenney, and his cabinet were sworn in at Government House in Edmonton on April 30. “Albertans…
Posted on Dec 14, 2018
Students to benefit from new K-4 curriculum
Alberta Education and the Alberta Teachers’ Association have approved the kindergarten to Grade 4 curriculum for field-testing…