The Alberta Teachers’ Association

Iranian teacher trade unionist executed

Despite international efforts to save his life, Iranian teacher trade unionist Farzad ­Kamangar was summarily executed on May 9.

Henderson recaps past year

Recent battles and challenges highlighted in speech to ARA.

Delegates approve budget and fee

Delegates attending the 93rd Annual Representative Assembly balanced the budget, approved new programs and set a fee.

Buski grateful for award and teacher title

The title of teacher is an ­immense source of pride for Julius Buski.

Hjelter honoured by "cornerstones of education"

Former ATA executive receives honorary membership.

King honoured by educators

The presentation of the ­Association’s Public Education Award to David King came with a disclaimer.

ARA considers 151 resolutions

Highlighted here are several ­resolutions debated at this year’s ARA.

Listening as healing

One in five Canadians will have a psychological disorder in their lifetime, according to Mental Health Canada. People diagnosed with mental illness are often stigmatized because of society’s misconceptions.

Mural Painting

Artist Lewis Lavoie demonstrates some painting techniques during his mural painting workshop with a group of students at Parkview School, Edmonton, in April.

Now you see me, now you don't

Gillian DaCosta, a teacher with the Calgary Catholic local, was in a playful mood.

Well to run dry in 2012—Hancock

Minister of Education says there will be little money left for salary increases beyond September 2011.

Editorial - Pundit has it wrong

The prospect that somewhere some teacher may be receiving a salary increase has the capacity to drive otherwise sensible people to distraction.

Cartoon

"I'm the librarian, not a bookie."

Q&A - How long will TQS evaluation take?

The length of time required by the Teacher Qualifications Service (TQS) to process an application for evaluation is influenced by a number of ­factors.

Fact or Fiction?

Students writing exams during hot weather are advised to water their brains.

News View

The following are excerpts from newspapers throughout Alberta. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the ATA.

Employment insurance Benefits

Teachers with temporary and probationary contracts often wonder what will happen with their contracts at the end of the school year.

Past year was busy for teachers and their Association

Executive secretary predicts “seminal” year ahead.

Resolutions approved at the 2010 ARA

A list of the resolutions approved at the ARA.

Unique graduate course to be offered this summer

A unique graduate level partnership between the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the University of Alberta will be offered in August.

PEC Points

Highlights of the Provincial Executive Council meeting held May 13 and 14, 2010, at Barnett House in Edmonton.

Tale End

Message from the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teacher Trade Associations to Education International.

Notices & Events

Moot Points - The principal of the thing

Like principals through the millennia, mine found the job somewhat akin to navigating a large ship through iceberg-­infested waters.

Golden Apple Award celebrates Moot Points

The ATA News is pleased to ­announce the Golden Apple Award, which will be given for the year’s best “Moot Points.”

Quick Facts

Estimated amount of coffee and tea consumed over a two-day period by delegates.