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We are strong when we stand together

ATA President Jason Schilling discusses why the annual ARA is important

Your views—May 7, 2024

Online comments shared on Alberta education

Curriculum development still falling short

Teachers need to be more involved in curriculum development

Teachers worried about Red Deer Catholic Moving towards lockout

Recent actions to sidestep the third-party independent mediator in Red Deer Catholic (RDCRS) teacher negotiations are a troubling sign of things to come.

Palliser teachers authorize strike vote

A meeting attended by over three-quarters of members, teachers voted 92 % in favour of authorizing the ATA to apply for a government-supervised strike vote

Edmonton Public teachers authorize strike vote

Teachers employed by the Edmonton School Division votes 97 per cent in favour of authorizing the ATA to request a government-supervised strike vote.

Walking together

Learn about Indigenous history and perspectives with ATA resources and programs

Calgary Catholic teachers authorize strike vote

Teachers employed by the Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division have voted to strike

Challenges ahead: executive secretary reflects on ATA’s priorities

Dennis Theobald speaks about the changing role of the ATA and the challenges we have faced

The ever-elusive work–life balance.

Tidbits from previous issues of the ATA Magazine that are worth another look.

ATA Magazine wins industry award

An ATA Magazine feature on anti-Black racism won first place for “Best Editorial Package,” at a recent awards ceremony.

Record your weekly hours in case you need EI

When a teacher ceases to work or goes on certain types of leave, employers produce a Record of Employment (ROE) that the teacher uses for filing an EI claim.

Teachers have a duty to report alleged harm, abuse

Pitfall and precautions

ATA and AMA unveil new partnership

The ATA has entered into an agreement with the Alberta Motor Association that will enable teachers to access special rates for AMA services.

From the mail room to elected office

Mark Ramsankar shares his incredible diversity of volunteer experience and the lessons he learned through his many roles.