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Enough of the “overtest and undersupport” approach

Overtest and undersupport shouldn’t be the tagline for public education in Alberta. If we know students have gaps in knowledge, let’s get supports in place.

"Inherently unfair": Concerns raised over private school spending

Public funds should go to public schools not private schools

UCP AGM passes resolutions on education

UCP calls for trades in schools, removal of sex education and making membership of the ATA optional.

World Teachers’ Day contest winners

Three Alberta teachers will be jetting away on vacation after winning the top prizes in the ATA’s World Teachers’ Day video contest.

The flaws of weighted moving average funding

The WMA funding model for schools brought forward by LaGrange calculates per-student funding using a following.

Fostering 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion in the early grades

Teachers can ensure the well being of students by creating welcoming classrooms

Building connections takes effort but it’s not complicated

As teachers, it's important to build connections with students, but sometimes we fall into a trap thinking connections need to be a lesson or experience.

Well at work—and other good things

While Blue Monday is not supported by scientific evidence, it resonates with many people for understandable reasons.

Elections Alberta finds ATA advertising complies with election laws

The recently wrapped-up investigation found that the ATA’s advertising was conducted in compliance with election advertising rules.

Students need space for learning

To solve overcrowding in classrooms, the government promised an investment of $8.6 billion under the School Construction Accelerator Project

Former principal joins ATA to pursue passion

The ATA gained a new executive staff officer over the summer. Amy Villneff joined the ATA’s Teacher Employment Services (TES) team at Barnett House this August.

It’s the most wonderful time…

This new school year brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty for teachers as new policies and ongoing challenges are affecting education in Alberta.

School boards speak out on funding failures

Many school boards are saying the level of provincial funding falls short of the needs of students

Violence against teachers on the rise across U.S.

American study reveals a post-pandemic increase in violence and aggression against educators

The dimensions of power and privilege

We are all a complex combination of privilege and marginalization