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ATA News 45:13

March 8, 2011

AISI projects help Alberta teachers and students

The Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI) supports the improvement of student learning and performance by encouraging teachers, parents and the community.

Brian Andrais appointed coordinator, Member Services

Brian Andrais has been appointed Coordinator of Member Services by Provincial Executive Council.

What the CTF does for you (Part 2)

The following article is the second of a two-part article about the Canadian Teachers’ Federation. The first part appeared in the February 22 issue of the ATA News.

100 is the magic number

February 8, 2011, was the hundredth day of school for Viking students.

PEC Election 2011

Remember to vote in the Provincial Executive Council election.

Provincial budget poses serious challenge to school boards

The provincial government released its budget for 2011/12 on February 24 and, as expected, Alberta's schools will be adversely affected by inadequate increases.

Quiz time!

I love TV quiz shows. One of my guilty pleasures is sitting in front of the television and watching Cash Cab. Read Dennis Theobald’s editorial in the ATA News.

Q & A - Teacher liability and OH&S

My district is asking all employees to fill out lengthy “Hazard Assessment” forms.

A font walks into a bar …

Researchers from Princeton University have found that texts written in Comic Sans font might help students retain information.

The Alberta Initiative for (Some) School Improvement?

It will take time for individual school authorities to sort through the many complex budgetary challenges facing Alberta school authorities in the months ahead.

In Memoriam

The teaching profession lost a passionate friend recently when Dr. Arthur Jorgensen, of Edson, Alberta, passed away on February 19.

Highlights from the Legislature

Ethical citizenship, engaged thinking and entrepreneurial spirit—the vision of Inspiring Action on Education—made their way into the speech from the throne that marked the opening of a new session of the legislature.

Protest reaches the UN:

Trade union women collectively condemn the Canadian government’s cuts to CTF international program

Moot Points—The sad truth about teachers

It is sad but true: teachers make the worst students. I have had this nagging and disturbing thought ever since I became a teacher some 35 years ago.