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Advancing the profession takes teamwork

Published date: April 17, 2023

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/advancing-profession-takes-teamwork

… column are welcome. Please address them to Dennis Theobald at dennis.theobald@ata.ab.ca . … more View the entire digital issue of the ATA News See the latest issue Share Opportunity is …

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Field trip permissions can be tricky

Published date: October 12, 2023

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… create the potential for a lawsuit. The good news is that section 251 of the Education Act … column are welcome. Please address them to Dennis Theobald at dennis.theobald@ata.ab.ca . …

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AIMCo overhaul: Is my pension safe?

Published date: November 20, 2024

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/aimco-overhaul-my-pension-safe

… Thursday, November 7, the government issued a news release announcing that the chair and board … column are welcome. Please address them to Dennis Theobald at dennis.theobald@ata.ab.ca. …

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The ATA’s budget process is democratic

Published date: June 13, 2023

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/atas-budget-process-democratic

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ATA is there for teachers as new discipline processes unfold

Published date: January 12, 2023

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/ata-there-teachers-new-discipline-processes-unfold

… … Question: Occasionally I have heard news reports of teachers who have behaved … column are welcome. Please address them to Dennis Theobald at dennis.theobald@ata.ab.ca . …

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Latest public sector act is nothing to fear

Published date: November 21, 2023

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/latest-public-sector-act-nothing-fear

… to broadcasts from stations transmitting news, music, features and seemingly random digits … column are welcome. Please address them to Dennis Theobald at dennis.theobald@ata.ab.ca. …

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Dusting off the crystal ball, part two

Published date: January 15, 2025

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/dusting-crystal-ball-part-two

… Carry on! Answer: In the last issue of the ATA News , I identified President Trump’s proposed … column are welcome. Please address them to Dennis Theobald at dennis.theobald@ata.ab.ca. …

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Trustee elections: Time to seize the day

Published date: February 19, 2025

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/trustee-elections-time-seize-day

… column are welcome. Please address them to Dennis Theobald at dennis.theobald@ata.ab.ca . More …

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Efforts underway to address website woes

Published date: February 28, 2023

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ATA named a top employer for 2024

Published date: February 8, 2024

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/ata-named-top-employer-2024

… employee engagement and community involvement. Dennis Theobald, the Association’s executive … change unlikely to bring cost savings ATA News Staff February 6, 2024 … ATA named a top …

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Gov’t takeover of teacher conduct raises many questions

Published date: November 30, 2022

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/govt-takeover-teacher-conduct-raises-many-questions

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Lawsuits not always the best recourse against false claims

Published date: May 1, 2023

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Time to dust off the crystal ball

Published date: December 9, 2024

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/time-dust-crystal-ball

… of this column in the next issue of the ATA News. ❚ Questions for consideration in this … column are welcome. Please address them to Dennis Theobald at dennis.theobald@ata.ab.ca . …

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Challenges ahead: executive secretary reflects on ATA’s priorities

Published date: June 14, 2023

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/challenges-ahead-executive-secretary-reflects-atas-priorities

… one of the key themes of executive secretary Dennis Theobald’s yearly report delivered to … more View the entire digital issue of the ATA News See the latest issue Share Unite to create …

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Teacher registry prompts formal privacy complaint

Published date: October 21, 2022

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/teacher-registry-prompts-formal-privacy-complaint

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ARA address stresses collective agency

Published date: May 28, 2025

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/ara-address-stresses-collective-agency

… … Executive secretary Dennis Theobald’s report to the 108th Annual … to attend ARA By Lindsay Yakimyshyn ATA News Managing Editor May 27, 2025 … ARA address …

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Q&A: It’s time to assert ourselves in massive numbers

Published date: September 23, 2022

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/qa-its-time-assert-ourselves-massive-numbers

… everyone in our workplaces and communities.” Dennis Theobald ATA Executive Secretary Read more View the entire digital issue of the ATA News See the latest issue By Dennis Theobald ATA …

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Testing demands creating stress for elementary teachers

Published date: December 21, 2022

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/testing-demands-creating-stress-elementary-teachers

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ATA named a top employer for 2025

Published date: February 4, 2025

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/ata-named-top-employer-2025

… employee engagement and community involvement. Dennis Theobald, the ATA’s executive secretary, … new leadership roles Convention time By ATA News Staff February 4, 2025 … ATA named a top …

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Aspiring premiers should be of interest to teachers

Published date: September 23, 2022

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… and collectively to their promises. Dennis Theobald ATA Executive Secretary Read more View the entire digital issue of the ATA News See the latest issue By Dennis Theobald …

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Seasonal concerts provide the ultimate test

Published date: December 9, 2022

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… column are welcome. Please address them to Dennis Theobald at dennis.theobald@ata.ab.ca. … more View the entire digital issue of the ATA News See the latest issue More from this issue …

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Charter school plan a further erosion of public education

Published date: June 8, 2023

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/charter-school-plan-further-erosion-public-education

… and francophone “schools of necessity.” ❚ Dennis Theobald ATA Executive Secretary Read more View the entire digital issue of the ATA News See the latest issue Share SARO welcomes …

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Some tips for using AI in school

Published date: January 17, 2024

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/some-tips-using-ai-school

… to respond to this existential threat. Good news—the Sorbonne is now 767 years old and its … to reach out if you have more questions. ❚ Dennis Theobald ATA Executive Secretary Share …

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Never wrestle with a pig

Published date: August 28, 2024

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/never-wrestle-pig

… Question: I’m sick and tired of hearing in the news and seeing in social media ridiculous … both get filthy, and the pig likes it.” Dennis Theobald Executive Staff Officer, ATA …

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Behind the ballot: New voting system leads to high voter turnout

Published date: May 28, 2025

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/behind-ballot-new-voting-system-leads-high-voter-turnout

… appears in the digital version of the ATA News only. Dennis Theobald ATA Executive Secretary Share …

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Where have all the teachers gone?

Published date: October 31, 2023

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/where-have-all-teachers-gone

… will continue to do so going forward. The good news is that Minister Demetrios Nicolaides and … partners willing to work with us on it. ❚ Dennis Theobald ATA Executive Secretary Share …

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Ticket for two

Published date: May 29, 2024

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/ticket-two

… The AMA recently formed a partnership with the ATA to provide teachers with exclusive deals on … We are strong when we stand together By ATA News Staff May 28, 2024 … Ticket for two …

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Cancer claims longtime ATA supporter

Published date: March 13, 2024

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/cancer-claims-longtime-ata-supporter

… and of teachers,” said ATA executive secretary Dennis Theobald. “He was a vocal supporter of our … messages Off Script with ATA president By ATA News Staff March 12, 2024 … Cancer claims …

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Lawyer Richard Rand accepts ATA’s highest award

Published date: June 13, 2023

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/lawyer-richard-rand-accepts-atas-highest-award

… Alberta Teachers’ Association. Considered the ATA’s highest honour, the award recognizes those … more View the entire digital issue of the ATA News See the latest issue Share Challenges …

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School boards speak out on funding failures

Published date: June 12, 2024

https://teachers.ab.ca/news/school-boards-speak-out-funding-failures

… Catholic board chair Shannon Cook in a recent news conference. A growing number of school … now.” A personal note This will be my last ATA News editorial for a little while. Rest …