Education

ATA reserving judgement on government's new curriculum

The president of the Alberta Teacher's Association (ATA) is taking a wait-and-see approach to the government's announcement today about new curriculum plans for the province's students.On Thursday, Ed...

Aug 07, 2020

Alberta's new curriculum to focus on literacy, numeracy & social studies 'without political bias'

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says Alberta's new vision for student learning will give them a foundation of literacy and numeracy, and a knowledge of the rich and diverse history of Alberta and ...

Aug 06, 2020

Red Deer school districts need to know who's returning to class this fall

With the first day of school now less than four weeks away for most students, local school districts are continuing their efforts in planning for the new year.On Friday, both Red Deer Public Schools a...

Aug 05, 2020

Local reaction mixed to mandatory mask measures in Alberta schools

The province's announcement of mandatory mask use for all Grade 4-12 students, as well as for all staff and teachers, at Alberta's schools this fall to help prevent COVID-19 spread is being met with m...

Aug 04, 2020

Alberta makes masks mandatory for Grade 4-12 students, staff

EDMONTON - Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange has announced that mask wearing will be mandatory for all Grade 4-12 students in the province, as well as school staff and bus drivers, when clas...

Aug 04, 2020

Alberta to share update on return to school plan

Alberta's chief medical officer of health and education minister are set to "provide an update on public health measures being taken for a safe return to school," the province said in a media release ...

Aug 03, 2020

50 students celebrate Reading College graduation

Virtual celebrations took place on Friday for 50 Red Deer Public School students who graduated from this year's summer Reading College.Normally held at Red Deer College (RDC) each year, this year of c...

Jul 31, 2020

Alberta creates scholarship for Canada’s Armed Forces and their immediate families

The provincial government says a newly created post-secondary award supports Alberta's veterans as they transition from service to new careers.The Alex Decoteau Award of Honour recognizes the sacrific...

Jul 31, 2020

Red Deer Public Schools concerned over cost of COVID-19 measures

On the heels of last week's announcement from the province that students will return to schools under near normal circumstances this fall, concerns remain for the Board of Trustees for Red Deer Public...

Andrew Snook Jul 30, 2020

Hinshaw, LaGrange answer public's questions on return to school plans

Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, and Education Minister Adriana LaGrange held a Q&A session Tuesday evening to answer questions and address concerns from the public ov...

Jul 30, 2020