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If passed, the Education and Childcare Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, would strengthen accountability and improve transparency for parents across Alberta’s education system. Proposed changes would also strengthen child-care legislation: alberta.ca/strengthening-acc…
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Alberta’s government is investing $25.8 million in six independent school capital projects, creating more than 3,500 student spaces and giving families more choice in their children’s education. #ABEdalberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9…
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Alberta is strengthening student supports. The new Student Support Policy Framework provides clear, consistent provincial guidance to help students get the supports they need. #abedalberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9…
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On #WorldTeachersDay, we recognize the dedication, expertise and care Alberta teachers bring to classrooms every day. Thank you for helping students learn, grow and build the skills they need for the future.
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Students heading back to school this fall have more opportunities than ever to explore career pathways and develop in-demand skills. With 4 new collegiates and 14 expanded pathways opening this year, Alberta is helping students prepare for success.
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New curricula being field tested this school year will help students succeed in life and work. Students will develop practical skills through learning focused on career planning, financial literacy, wellness and scientific literacy.
Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9…
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Join Minister Nicolaides for a telephone townhall on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 6-7pm. Bring your questions and insights to help us build on the support we are giving students, parents and teachers this school year.
Register now: alberta.ca/back-to-school-te…
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Thank you to @ABisagni, Rector of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Academic Region, for the warm welcome and shared commitment to strengthening Alberta-France education ties. I was pleased to sign an MOU supporting teacher mobility and student exchanges.
I was pleased to meet with @EdouardGeffray France’s Minister of National Education, to sign a renewed letter of intent that strengthens educational collaboration and exchange opportunities for students and teachers in Alberta and France.
Four public charter school projects are moving forward through Schools Now, creating and modernizing about 5,150 student spaces and expanding access to unique learning opportunities for Alberta students.
#SchoolsNow#AbEdalberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9…
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Join Education and Childcare Minister Nicolaides for a telephone townhall.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 6-7pm.
Bring your questions and insights to help us build on the support we are giving students, parents and teachers this school year.
Register now: alberta.ca/back-to-school-te…
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The PISA 2025 results are here and Alberta students remain among the highest performers in Canada and the world! Alberta leads the way among Canadian provinces and scored above the OECD average in science, reading and math.
Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9…
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Welcome back, Alberta students! 🎒With record investments in education, 566 complexity teams and almost 6,000 new and renovated classroom spaces (with more to come!), we're ensuring students have every opportunity to thrive this school year.
Alberta.ca/BackToMore#ABEd
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Join Education and Childcare Minister Nicolaides for a telephone town hall.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 6-7pm.
Bring your questions and insights to help us build on the support we are giving students, parents and teachers this school year.
Register now: alberta.ca/back-to-school-te…
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A new school year is underway, and we’re excited for what’s ahead! 📚 1,000+ new teachers and almost 6,000 classroom spaces to help students learn, grow and succeed – with more to come. Here’s to a great year ahead! #abedAlberta.ca/BackToMore
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Alberta’s government is accelerating 41 more school projects – 16 in Calgary, 11 in Edmonton and 14 in communities across the province – through Schools Now, so new and modernized schools can be built sooner. #SchoolsNow#AbEdalberta.ca/announcements.cfm…
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New classroom complexity team allocations are now online. Alberta’s June $100-million investment will support 223 new complexity teams (160 in grades 7-12 and 63 in K-6), building on a February 2026 investment that supported up to 476 K-6 teams. #abedalberta.ca/announcements.cfm…
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Wishing Alberta students, teachers, school leaders, support staff and families a happy Canada Day!
#abed
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Alberta is investing $100M to help schools respond to increasingly complex classroom needs – strengthening supports for students and learning environments across the province.
#ABEdalberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9…
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Federal funding through the Canada-Alberta National School Food Program will complement Alberta’s annual $20 million investment.
Alberta’s School Nutrition Program provides 58,000 students with a daily meal so they can focus on learning.
Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9…
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