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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…
Strengthening security for at-risk schools
Alberta’s government is increasing funding for security infrastructure and officer presence at Islamic and Jewish faith-based…
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. …
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…
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…
Supporting students with disabilities
Alberta’s government is investing $5 million for the 2023-24 school year to support students with low incidence disabilities.…
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)…
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…
Bringing Indigenous communities, schools together
Alberta’s government will provide more than $10 million to Indigenous partners through the new Bridging Classrooms to Communities…
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…
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…
Alberta School Councils Conference
Alberta School Councils’ Association connects parents in education The first in person gathering since 2019, the Alberta School…
More funding going into Alberta classrooms
Alberta’s government is increasing funding over the next three years to address complexities in the classroom. Alberta’s…
French and science curriculums ready for classrooms | Curriculums de Français et de Sciences prêts pour les salles de classe
Elementary students and teachers will benefit from updated K-6 curriculums and resources in classrooms this fall. Alberta’s…
New curriculum ready for francophone schools | Nouveau curriculum prêt pour les écoles francophones
Francophone teachers and students will benefit from updated K-6 French curriculum and resources in September. French is an integral…
Safer, more affordable school transportation
Alberta’s government is investing in transportation so more students can take the bus, rural students have shorter rides and…