The Alberta Teachers’ Association

Maestros educando

Teachers and students attend an open-air classroom in the mountains of Peru.

Stop the Cuts

“Lack of funding is compromising our children’s right to a proper education.”

To all the quinquagenarians out there in specialist council land

The number 50 has many resonances. For example, it’s the atomic number of tin and the fifth magic number in nuclear physics.

Cartoon by John P. Wood

Cartoon by John P. Wood

Editorial - On leadership and change

As I write this editorial, Gary Mar, Doug Horner and Alison Redford are in the final days of a long campaign.

Q & A - Check your pension statement online

Question: I thought I had earned my full year of service for my pension by the end of June 2011.

Fact or Fiction

Dwayne Tournier, a vice-­principal in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, failed to have a lawsuit against him quashed by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal.

AISI Cycle 5: A renewal of the founding principles

ATA President Carol Henderson applauds decision by Education Minister Dave ­Hancock to launch a new three-year cycle for the AISI from 2012–2015 (Cycle 5).

Liberal, Alberta parties elect new leaders

The controversial physician-cum-MLA who sparked public outcry over emergency-room wait times last November has been crowned leader of the Alberta Liberal Party.

Alberta and Finnish partnership more than just “educational tourism”

The Finland–Alberta partnership continues to explore innovative approaches to learning in Alberta’s schools.

Transformation meetings underway

Joint meetings are being held September and October to advance the transformation of Alberta’s K–12 education system.

Transformation meetings planned

Award-winning research finds potential key to student engagement

Research focused on teacher efficacy, an issue critical to the success of both teachers and students in Alberta classrooms, has been recognized with an award from the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA).

Notice

On April 27, 2011, a hearing committee of the Professional Conduct Committee, established under the Teaching Profession Act, found that Richard Ralph Carleton engaged in unprofessional conduct.

Employment Insurance

During a teacher’s career, there are certain times when the support of the Employment Insurance program is available.

Notices and Events

A collection of notices and events.

Quick Facts

Finland stopped standardized testing in the 1990s because the tests consumed instructional time, cost too much and generated stress.

Special Olympics make for extra special school year

The first year at a new school is almost always special for a principal. For Joan Tod, her first year at her new school is going to be extraordinary.