Monthly Archives: January 2010

Official Trustee appointed to Northland School Division

Posted on January 27, 2010 by admin

Alberta Education, News Release, January 21, 2010 An Official Trustee has been appointed to the Northland School Division by the Alberta Government as an interim measure to address concerns over student achievement results across the jurisdiction.   Read More Bookmark … Continue reading →

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Applying Online to Post-Secondary Institutions in Alberta

Posted on January 25, 2010 by admin

ApplyAlberta is a new online application system that will let students apply to one or more post-secondary institutions and authorize transcript transfers between participating institutions in the province. ApplyAlberta Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via … Continue reading →

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Game to Get Fit: Elementary Physical Education now Engaging

Posted on January 16, 2010 by admin

Dwayne Sheehan, assistant professor and coordinator of Mount Royal’s Department of Physical Education and Recreation Studies has collaborated with researchers from the University of Calgary to change elementary school students’ perception of physical activity and education. They’ve come up with … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Olympics 2010 – Educational Programs Online

Posted on January 12, 2010 by admin

Check out the educational programs listing on the Vancouver Olympics website. The “Canadian Oympic School program”, “Intellectual Muscle”, “Historica-Dominion at the Games”, and many more. During the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 40 students will be sharing their best video … Continue reading →

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Art Gallery of Alberta to Open January 2010

Posted on January 5, 2010 by admin

The new Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) will hold its grand opening on Sunday, January 31, 2010, with free admission from 9AM to 9PM, and again on Monday, February 1st. For educators thinking of booking a classroom for an art … Continue reading →

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