ATA News 45:6

November 2, 2010
Running for Terry

Running for Terry

During the Terry Fox Run held at Viking School, in Viking, September 30, one young fellow outdistanced the pack as he ran his heart out.

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Up for the challenge

Two teachers attending a workshop for the Association’s local school representative key contacts search for answers.

How great is your school?

Teachers, administrators, ­students and parents are logging on to myalbertaschool.ca and telling us about what makes their school great.

Cartoon by A Bacall

“At least you received a ‘works well with food’ grade in lunchroom.”

Edmonton teachers showered with flowers

Thanks to Inside Out Chiropractic Centre, some teachers in Edmonton are receiving bouquets from students, parents and community members.

ATA embarks on ambitious education partnership

The partnership could be the starting point for a broader international network of jurisdictions that will support the profession in achieving the changes envisioned in Inspiring Action.

Welcome to the revolution

As I was changing offices this summer, I found a fist-sized lump of light-grey concrete flecked with paint. It was a small piece of the Berlin Wall.

Q & A: Inservices, PD days and part-time teachers

I’m a part-time teacher and I’ve been told that I have a professional duty to attend district inservices.

Fact or Fiction - Parents vote to shut down school's Wi-Fi

The majority of parents at an elementary school in Meaford, Ontario, have voted to terminate the school’s wireless Internet.

Trustee elections follow recipe for success

If trustee elections were cookies, Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) President Heather Wellwood would say...

Alberta awards recognize teaching excellence

Alberta’s Excellence in Teaching Awards program was initiated in 1989 by the minister of education.

News View

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

PEC Points

Highlights of the Provincial Executive Council meetings.

Highlights from the Legislature

Emergency medical services and oil sands tailings ponds dominated question period as the legislative assembly reconvened.

“Truth and Lies: Trust me”

In partnership with the City of Edmonton and founding sponsor Capital Power Corporation, the UofA presents Festival of Ideas 2010: “Truth and Lies: Trust Me.”

Notices and Events

A collection of notices and events.

Quick Facts

Some Association quick facts.