Delaying return to school “the right call” – Teachers’ Association
The organization representing teachers across the province was pleased to learn that schools will remain closed for one extra week.
On Thursday, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announced that, due to uncertainty around the Omicron COVID-19 variant, the winter break for all K-12 schools in Alberta is being extended with classes resuming on Monday, January 10.
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Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) President Jason Schilling says LaGrange’s decision was a smart one given the circumstances.