Tag: Education

  • Choice in Education Makes our Province Stronger

    Choice in Education Makes our Province Stronger

      During the past election campaign, Wildrose firmly stood behind defending parental choice in education. Public, Catholic, Independent, Charter and Home Education options all play a critical role in our education system. This diversity of choice gives parents viable and effective alternatives, while improving overall learning outcomes. At the end of the day, a parent…

  • School Councils Conference

    School Councils Conference

    Parents Celebrate with Peers and Partners in Education Promoting engagement in public education, the Alberta School Councils’ Association (ASCA) is hosting its annual conference event and business meeting this weekend in Edmonton. Working with Alberta Education to strengthen parent participation in education, ASCA provides a voice for parents as the provincial organization representing school councils…

  • Author Lawrence Hill Gives Free Talk at Calgary Public Library “Sold Out” Event

    Author Lawrence Hill Gives Free Talk at Calgary Public Library “Sold Out” Event

    The Book of Negroes author spoke at sold-out event about his new book, the plight of refugees, and inclusion on Monday. Lawrence Hill — novelist, journalist, educator, activist, and volunteer — is the author of 10 books, including The Illegal andThe Book of Negroes. He is the winner of numerous awards including The Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, the Rogers Writers’…

  • University of Calgary opens the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning

    University of Calgary opens the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning

    Innovative teaching and learning institute made possible by $40-million gift from the Taylor Family Foundation April 19, 2016 President Elizabeth Cannon along with the Taylor family, Marlin Schmidt, minister of Advanced Education, partners and members of the campus community unveiled a state-of-the-art teaching and learning “incubator” as the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning officially…

  • Cooper on NDP Trying to Shut Out Parental Choice and Playing Games with Opposition Motion

    Cooper on NDP Trying to Shut Out Parental Choice and Playing Games with Opposition Motion

    EDMONTON, AB: “I am incredibly disappointed by the NDP government pushing amendments on a motion to protect parental choice. “Instead of affirming the long standing position by the Alberta government to protect choice, they played politics with a simply worded motion. “The fact is, charter, independent and home education options play a critical role in…

  • New Simulator an Eye-opening Experience for Residents

    New Simulator an Eye-opening Experience for Residents

    Technology helps to train the next generation of ophthalmologists CALGARY – An eye surgery simulator is allowing local ophthalmology residents to practise performing life-changing eye procedures and prepare them for real-life scenarios. Eyesi is a state-of-the-art virtual reality device that simulates a variety of eye surgery scenarios, including cataract, intraocular and retinal surgeries. It is…

  • AG Education Infrastructure Report Confirms Unethical Behaviour Around Schools

    EDMONTON, AB: Auditor General’s report on education infrastructure confirms what Wildrose has been saying for years – that the previous government politicized the construction of new schools around Alberta and had no plan in place to actually see the projects through, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. According to the Auditor General, the previous government “made…

  • Statement from Minister Eggen on the Auditor General’s review of school-building program

    Statement from Minister Eggen on the Auditor General’s review of school-building program

    David Eggen, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Auditor General’s review of the province’s school-building program: “We thank the staff of the Auditor General’s office for their advice. “The report released today makes it clear that the previous government thought news releases built schools and that they…

  • Auditor General Says Alberta’s School-building Program Needs To Be Improved

    Auditor General Says Alberta’s School-building Program Needs To Be Improved

    Alberta’s Auditor General Merwan Saher released the results of his audit of the systems used by the departments of Education and Infrastructure to manage the province’s school-building program. There are nine recommendations to the two departments. Why we did the work and our audit scope In October 2015, the government announced delays to about 100 phase 2…

  • Oilfields High School Used Book Sale Next Week!

    Oilfields High School Used Book Sale Next Week!

    Planning a summer of great reads, time on the patio, cool drink in hand? We have all sorts of used books, great reads, rollicking good chortles, literature that sets you apart and trashy romances. Plus tons of non-fiction, children’s books and fun stuff.

  • Government, Alberta Teachers’ Association and School Boards Release Teacher Workload Survey

    Government, Alberta Teachers’ Association and School Boards Release Teacher Workload Survey

      On average, teachers are working approximately 48 hours a week, including weekends, during the busy school year, according to a new study. The report, a first of its kind in Canada, tracked hours spent before and after school, as well as weekends. More than 1500 teachers from across the province, teaching all grade levels,…

  • SAIT’s New Brand Revealed

    SAIT’s New Brand Revealed

    The new brand has been revealed and now that everyone has seen it, we’re very excited to talk about it. Carol Rogalski, SAIT’s Director of Marketing, says our new brand identity is a clear reflection of the institution we have become since our last rebrand in 1998. “This logo is a more authentic representation of…

  • Eco-Car Team Unveils New Car, Launches Crowdfunding Campaign

    Eco-Car Team Unveils New Car, Launches Crowdfunding Campaign

    Donations will give student group an enduring legacy of innovation. By Richard Cairney, University of Alberta The University of Alberta Eco-Car Team unveiled its new zero-emissions car, launched a crowdfunding campaign, and received surprise support from Faculty of Engineering alumni Tuesday. The team is entering its new hydrogen-fuel-cell vehicle, dubbed Alice, in the Shell Eco-marathon…

  • SAIT Hospitality Students Cash in on Low Canadian Dollar

    SAIT Hospitality Students Cash in on Low Canadian Dollar

    Hotels, restaurants and retail shops in Banff and Jasper National Parks are ramping up for another record-breaking summer, and SAIT students are eager and ready to lend their new skills. SAIT Hospitality and Tourism students are hosting and attending the 18th annual HOSPO today – the largest hospitality conference of its kind in Western Canada.…

  • Universal Music Canada donates archive of music label EMI Music Canada to the University of Calgary

    Universal Music Canada donates archive of music label EMI Music Canada to the University of Calgary

    Partnership with National Music Centre offers public access for education and celebration of music April 1, 2016 The University of Calgary announced Thursday that Universal Music Canada (UMC) has donated the archive of EMI Music Canada to the university’s Libraries and Cultural Resources. The University of Calgary has also partnered with the National Music Centre…