November 2006

Education Minister Gene Zwozdesky today released his 5-year comprehensive plan, titled “ Schools for Tomorrow”. He also announced details regarding an additional $77 million in second quarter unanticipated surplus funding toward four previously announced school projects.
 

Alberta, November 15, 2006 – Industry Canada and Alberta Education signed a four-year collaborative agreement to enhance science education through video-conference sessions with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
 

After writing, producing, directing, and having their videos voted on by the public, two teams from Lethbridge and Stettler have been named the grand prize winners in the Alberta government’s and Citytv’s Stand Up and Stop Bullying video contest.
 

The Alberta government and Alberta’s schools and post-secondary institutions are joining other provinces and countries around the world to celebrate International Education Week from November 14-17. The annual week-long event is seen as an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international students studying in the province, Alberta students studying abroad, teachers on exchange, and educators who provide a curriculum with an international focus.
 

Bullying should not be a part of growing up. Bullying can have very serious consequences and can hold children back from reaching their full potential. From November 13 to 18, during Bullying Awareness Week in Alberta, Albertans are encouraged to take some time and talk about bullying.
 

Francophone students in the communities of Edmonton, Calgary, Wainwright, Peace River, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge and Cochrane will benefit from the Government of Alberta’s additional investment of $7.3 million in Francophone infrastructure projects.
 

Students and teachers will benefit from the Government of Alberta’s commitment to addressing accommodation challenges through a $34 million investment in additional classroom spaces.
 

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