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91%
are unhappy with the new K–6 draft curriculum.
91%
of teachers are uncomfortable moving ahead into the future to teach the new K–6 curriculum.
93%
of school leaders and central office leaders are uncomfortable moving ahead into the future to support this new K–6 curriculum in their school and/or school community.
In teachers’ own words:
“This is such a huge step back for education in Alberta. We’re being asked to teach developmentally inappropriate curriculum and it goes against my professional judgment.”
“I cannot in good conscience teach a curriculum (and invest in creating materials and resources) that is flawed at its very core. I would rather quit teaching than expose my students to this curriculum.”
“I don’t see any current educational research in this curriculum. Educators were clearly not at the forefront of the development process, and the language and some content is inappropriate at best and racist and offensive at worst.”
Key areas of concern for certificated Alberta
teachers, school leaders and central office leaders:
89%
disagree that the draft curriculum has age-appropriate content that is logically sequenced within each grade and from grade to grade
94%
disagree that the draft curriculum is developmentally appropriate with high academic standards
93%
disagree that the draft curriculum is inclusive of opportunities for all students to reach their personal best
87%
disagree that the draft curriculum is scientifically rigorous while respecting a variety of beliefs
