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Government press releases and announcements

Edmonton Teachers Propose Less Teaching for Less Pay

Posted on January 19, 2011 by dfeisst

In an article in the Edmonton Journal, Edmonton’s public and Catholic school boards express concern about details from current talks between teachers’ unions and the province, including a proposal that would have teachers give up a pay raise for less … Continue reading →

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Alberta’s 15-Year Olds Place Among World’s Best in Reading, Scientific and Mathematical Literacy

Posted on December 8, 2010 by dfeisst

Alberta’s students continue to rank among the best in Canada and the world, according to the results of the 2009 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Alberta students placed second in the world in reading and scientific literacy, and eighth … Continue reading →

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New Schools for Edmonton and Calgary

Posted on April 22, 2010 by admin

News release, Alberta Education, April 22nd Edmonton… The Government of Alberta has signed an agreement with B2L Partnership to design, build, finance, and maintain 10 new schools in Edmonton and the Calgary region through a public-private partnership (P3). Read more … Continue reading →

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Peavine School Now Open

Posted on April 22, 2010 by admin

News release, Alberta Education, April 20th Edmonton… Education Minister Dave Hancock issued the following statement about the successful negotiations to open the new Peavine school in the Northland School Division. The construction of the $12.5-million school on the Peavine Métis … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual Speak-Out — Alberta Student Engagement Initiative

Posted on March 10, 2010 by admin

Over the past year, thousands of student voices were heard through Speak Out – the Alberta Student Engagement Initiative. One consistent theme heard is students are asking for the opportunity to strengthen the connection with their teachers. The 2nd Annual … Continue reading →

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Alberta Government’s Education Budget, 2010

Posted on March 10, 2010 by admin

Budget 2010 focuses on striking the right balance in our commitment to the programs and services that support student learning, engagement and quality instruction. Highlights of the Budget Education Business Plan 2010-2013 Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on … Continue reading →

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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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Stop the Cuts Campaign

Posted on November 21, 2009 by admin

Hot News-Alberta School Boards Assn., November 5th, 2009 Update Stop the cuts campaign As of Nov. 2 – 3038 e-mails have been sent to government MLAs asking them to invest in public education. The e-mails are in response to the … Continue reading →

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