Launched by Calgary teacher Alicia Taylor, a Citizen Initiative Petition on private school funding is in its final stretch. The petition asks, do you think the Government of Alberta should end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?
Since mid-October, more than 2,000 canvassers—including current and retired teachers—have gathered tens of thousands of signatures in support of the petition. For the question to qualify for a referendum, the petition must have 177,000 signatures by February 11.
More information on the petition and where to sign over the last few days is available at https://abfundspublicschools.ca/.
Show us your RED for ED!
Want to share how you or your team is supporting public education in Alberta? Let your colleagues know why you wear Red for Ed, or how you create moments of engagement or advocacy. Email managing editor Lindsay Yakimyshyn at lindsay.yakimyshyn@ata.ab.ca.
Create your own “Red for Ed” wear. Visit albertateachersassociation.entripyshops.com to customize and order “Red for Ed” branded apparel — hats, hoodies and more! The online shop rotates graphics every few months, so check out the current styles now.
