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Teaching Black enslavement in Canada

Teaching difficult topics in elementary social studies, including Canada's Black enslavement history, promotes empathy and justice.

Teachers’ views on charter schools are complex

Some teachers have expressed concerns about how charter schools are operated.

Charter school plan a further erosion of public education

A history of charter schools and their present-day effect on the public school system

Now’s the time to make a difference

An outline of the five key solutions to improve public education as noted in previous roundtable discussions

Alberta failing to live up to its social contract

Examples of the need for increased government funding including fair wages for support staff

Let’s keep talking about mental health

Exploring the importance of ongoing self-care and mental health practices, challenging the stigma, and embracing individuality in the pursuit of well-being.

Lawsuits not always the best recourse against false claims

Filing a lawsuit against an individual who made false claims against teachers is unwise in this situation

Public health care a profound blessing for Albertans

Facing a cancer diagnosis provokes thoughts on death and important things in life. We need to defend our public health-care system and support workers.

Emerging AI technology creates a stir

The artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT is stirring up concerns due to its ability to produce written material on any topic in seconds.

Conventions never fail to impress

No two conventions are the same and teachers can always learn something new

Voting for Council is your right

The Provincial Executive Council election is coming soon and we need strong, informed leadership.

ATA is there for teachers as new discipline processes unfold

The ATA's role has changed as of Jan. 1, 2023 when the government officially took over the management of teacher professional conduct.

A national shift toward solutions and action

Effective climate change education requires leadership at all levels

61 grievances filed to defend teachers' rights

The ATA filed two significant and coordinated steps to defend members’ rights and uphold the commitments made during central bargaining.

The transformative effect of SEL

How (and why) to bring social and emotional learning into your classroom