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The state of the union

Support for the profession is not just a matter of better pay. It is about respect for teachers as professionals and adequate resources for public education.

Teacher strike imminent

The proposed agreement failed to meet the needs of teachers, failed to improve classroom conditions, and failed to show teachers the respect they deserve.

Council adds emphasis on keeping members informed

Council adds emphasis on keeping members informed

New discipline process puts ATA in your corner

The new discipline process is in place and the ATA is prepared to work with teachers

Highlighted resolutions approved at ARA 2024

A selection of the 197 resolutions adopted at the 2024 Annual Representative Assembly

Testing the province’s commitment to students

Kindergarteners are now subjected to standardized testing, which provides no value to students and detracts from learning

Summer learning

Teachers gather for the ATA’s 76th annual Summer Conference

ATA launches ad campaign to highlight funding issues

New provincewide ad campaign from the ATA highlights Alberta’s position as the lowest funded public education system in the country.

Alberta ranks last on education spending

New data from Statistics Canada confirms Alberta ranks lowest on public education spending

ATA president comments on the provincial election

In response to the 2023 election results, ATA president Jason Schilling calls for collaboration to best support Alberta’s students and public education.

Why should I attend the rally?

On Oct. 22 we will send a strong message: Public education is important to the future of this province.

From prompts to conversations

Cogenerating content through collaboration with AI

New year brings new code of conduct

The ATA News sat down with ATA president Jason Schilling to discuss his thoughts about the new code and the new disciplinary process that accompanies it.

Stage set for next Council election

Association administrative guidelines provide for the attendance of observers at selected portions of Council meetings.

Summer Conference

Teachers celebrate collective hope at the ATA's Summer Conference