ATA Magazine 92:2 - Winter 2011

December 12, 2011
Partnership’s success relies on leadership

Partnership’s success relies on leadership

The Finland–Alberta partnership is unique in many respects.

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What Alberta can learn from Finland

In March, a delegation of 13 Finnish high school principals and ministry officials visited high schools in the Crowsnest Pass, Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie.

Similarities abound between Alberta and Finland

When my principal, Jean Stiles, asked me about participating in a Finland–Alberta partnership, I was initially puzzled.

The meaning of community

Finland and Alberta know they are doing well in education. But why is this?

How different are we?

High schools in Alberta and Finland, like schools everywhere, are committed to providing a great school experience for students.

Reflections on “the leading of human souls”

Standing in the hallway of a high school in Vaasa, Finland, was a palpable experience for me.

Editor’s Notebook

What can we learn from Finland?

Alberta teachers adopt bold new leadership challenge

Sometimes leadership is craved and pursued with relentless ambition.

Finland–Alberta Partnership: Education goes global

Alberta and Finland have much in common—good schools, highly educated people and world-class ice-hockey teams.

Puer Ludens: Playing and Learning in Finland

Irony pervades the story of Finnish education.

Calendar

For a complete listing of events, consult the conference calendar or contact Barnett House.

Trip to Finland was eye-opening

As the work experience coordinator for Jasper Place High School, in Edmonton, I am always interested in students’ transition from school to career.

From the Bookshelves

The ATA Library features books and videos for teachers on a variety of topics.

The same, but different

A group of teachers from Finland arrived in Alberta on October 29, 2011, to spend a week in Calgary and Edmonton schools as part of the Finland–Alberta partnership.

Creating a create school for all students

We addressed these two questions just under a year ago at the onset of the Finland–Alberta partnership.

Research Round Up

Two must-reads: Finnish Lessons and Fixing the Game

The secretary reports

In the spring of 2011, ATA President Carol Henderson led an Alberta delegation of teachers, principals and Association staff to Helsinki, Finland.

From the President

This past May, I was fortunate to be part of a delegation sent to Finland to solidify a partnership between Alberta and Finnish teachers.

Teacher Wares

Healthy Interactions is a communications and conflict-resolution program offered by the ATA.