ATA News 45:18

May 31, 2011
Hats On!

Hats On!

It is estimated that 15 per cent of ­Canadian children and youth are ­living with some form of mental illness.

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Cartoon

Cartoon by Randy Glasbergen

AISI is inspiring

The Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI) supports the improvement of student learning and performance.

Orator Jantzie presented with honorary membership

A leader. A man of principle. A diplomat.

Brian Jordan humbled by honorary membership

At the Annual Representative Assembly, the chief financial officer of the Alberta Teachers’ Association was made an honorary member of the organization to which he has dedicated more than 38 years.

Delegates vote to fund deficit

Delegates to the 94th Annual Representative Assembly (ARA) rejected a proposal by Provincial Executive Council to balance the 2011/12 budget by eliminating a number of intermediate and clerical staff positions to save $711,800.

Welwood honoured with Public Education Award

What if? It’s a simple question, but one that compelled Heather Welwood to seek what was best for students, change policies and advance ideas to improve education in Alberta.

Delegates endorse funding, transforming education

Three interconnected resolutions addressing education funding and educational transformation received the enthusiastic backing of ARA delegates.

Rallying for public education

Calgary teachers rallied at the Eau Claire Festival Market Square, May 7.

Being a Geezer isn’t so bad after all

It all started four years ago, when an additional act was needed to extend the annual Christmas assembly. It later turned into every middle-aged male’s dream—a chance to become a rock and roll star.

“Education in Alberta is not expiring”—Education Minister Dave Hancock

Despite challenging times ahead, minister is optimistic about education’s future.

Making sausage

I’m writing this editorial shortly after 8 p.m. on the Sunday of the Victoria Day long weekend.

Q and A

Question: I’ve heard that Battle River School Division No. 31 has given termination notices to continuing contract teachers. What’s going on?

Lost and found in the fire

Slave Lake will rise again. It is three days after the fire.

Teaching helping colleagues in Slave Lake

The recent fire in Slave Lake destroyed many homes, some of which belonged to teachers.

GERM fighting on a global scale

ATA president warns against misguided education reforms.

Year of transformation not what was expected

Annual report outlines ups and downs.

Resolutions approved at the 2011 ARA

A list of the resolutions approved at the ARA.

Highlights from the Legislature

Education funding moved to the front of the daily agenda as the spring sitting of the legislative assembly drew to a close May 12.

News View

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

Attention: Employment Insurance Benefits

Are you currently substitute teaching or teaching under a temporary or probationary contract of employment?

PEC Points

Highlights of the Provincial Executive Council meeting held May 12 and 13, 2011, at Barnett House in Edmonton.

Notices and Events

A collection of notices and events.

Quick Facts

Estimated number of additional students expected to enter Alberta’s education system by 2020: 100,000.