A new study from the ATA’s Calgary Public Local is shining light on the changing work of teachers.
The week of January 16, as government, teacher and school board representatives discussed a potential framework agreement on funding and workforce stability, media reports speculating on the outcome of the meetings emerged, possibly jeopardizing a successful resolution.
On January 10, Education Minister Thomas Lukaszuk released a 10-point plan to address what he sees as the most challenging issues facing education today.
The Alberta Teachers’ Association has participated in tripartite discussions with the government of Alberta and the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) since fall 2011.
After seven weeks of consultations with parents, students, teachers and others on proposed amendments to the Education Act, Education Minister Thomas Lukaszuk released a 10-point plan for Alberta’s education system on January 10.
Despite a cash injection of $107 million in October 2011, Alberta’s schools are still experiencing a shortfall in restored teaching positions. UPDATED: December 2011 counts added.
Teachers employed by the Edmonton Islamic Academy (EIA) have reached an impasse in bargaining their first collective agreement.
