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A return to the art of conversation

Year one of Alberta’s school cellphone ban

In ARA address, ATA president calls for unified action

ATA president Jason Schilling addresses delegates at the 2025 Annual Representative Assembly, held in Edmonton.

Long-time ATA legal counsel to receive honorary membership

The ATA selected Jim Casey, K.C., who acted as the ATA’s legal counsel with Field Law for two decades, is the recipient of the 2025 Honorary Membership Award

Our school leaders are teachers—and it’s a good thing

Shouldn’t a principal be spending time focused on schoolwide duties and responsibilities?

ATA staff take on new leadership roles

Two new positions at the ATA signal how the organization is adapting to support members in the everchanging and challenging landscape teachers are now facing

Alberta teachers chosen for life-changing expeditions

Two Alberta teachers will participate in a two-year fellowship in Antarctica and Costa Rica

Political analyst urges vigilance and engagement

Graham Thomson spoke to attendees at the Political Engagement Seminar held in Edmonton on March 2.

Legislature highlights: Education issues debated

Here is a summary of the education-related discussions that took place in question period during the week of March 9.

Hundreds of Indigenous youth need a mentor

The Alberta Mentoring Partnership (AMP) is an umbrella organization that connects would-be mentors with organizations that provide mentoring programs.

Q&A: PEC and ARA combine to provide ATA governance

An explanation of the roles of PEC and ARA in ATA governance

Education budget increase a meaningful step

The Government of AB will increase the education budget by $722 million

It’s a no to the Bill 2 injunction—so why keep fighting?

So, teachers have lost our court case challenging the legislation that sent us back to school. Why are we still fighting this?

Alberta Education announces establishment of public teachers’ registry

Alberta government establishes a public registry listing all certificated teachers and the status of their certificate.