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A stepping stone for some, career choice for others

In recognition of Substitute Teachers’ Appreciation Week, the ATA News put out a call for submissions from substitute teachers to answer a few questions

Donations to assist school support workers authorized

Highlights of the Provincial Executive Council meeting held January 23–24, 2025, at Barnett House, Edmonton

Education Act amendments

Information and resources on the Education Act amendments

Mandatory membership musings

The UCP is going to be debating ATA membership optional for teachers working in public, Catholic, separate and francophone schools.

Solidarity, CUPE and the Association

A reader asks why teachers aren't on the picket lines with educational support workers

Retired, but always a teacher: Why I still believe in public education

Viewpoints: Retired, but always a teacher: Why I still believe in public education

Teaching for the planet

How is education related to climate change? UNESCO, Education International and the sustainable development goals all come into play.

A return to the art of conversation

Year one of Alberta’s school cellphone ban

Pressure cooker

Alberta school leaders are feeling compassion fatigue and burnout

Do no harm

Concerns raised over new bill

Watch for weaponization of PISA 2022 results

The PISA 2022 assessment results may generate renewed vigor for those wanting to re-energize a “math crisis” and bash teachers.

Emerging AI tools are both disruptive and exciting

Questions and answers about emerging AI tools

Teachers and climate change education

A Q&A with Canada’s foremost expert

Programmes offerts aux enseignants francophones | Programs available for francophone teachers

A list of programs and resources offered by the Canadian Teachers' Federation

Valuable lessons can come from anywhere

Teachers can learn from professional development, courses, and collaborations. Teachers can also learn from students.