November 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Alberta’s Grade 4 students demonstrate strong results on international literacy test Alberta Grade 4 students achieved top three in the world in the latest international literacy tests.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Changes allow for $25-million payment to teachers for pension liabilityTeachers’ Pension Plans Amendment Act, 2007, which was introduced in the Legislature November 21, will authorize government to pay $25 million to cover the teachers’ share of the pre-1992 unfunded pension liability from September 1 to the end of December.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Young Albertans urged to “be better than bullying”Young Albertans are encouraged to ‘reverse it’ and ‘be better than bullying’ to make Alberta’s communities safer. The “Reverse it. Be better than bullying,” awareness campaign encourages youth to change behaviour that may cause hurt or harm to others.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Teachers, students, school boards and taxpayers benefit from solution to unfunded pension liabilityThe Alberta government and the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) have reached an agreement in principle to address the $2.1-billion teachers’ pre-1992 unfunded pension liability.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Education Minister promotes career education and attends WorldSkills competition in JapanEducation Minister Ron Liepert will represent the province at the 39th WorldSkills Competition in Shizouka, Japan from November 14-18.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Edmonton and Calgary P3 schools project moves to next stage
The Alberta government has invited construction industry applicants to submit their qualifications for the public-private partnership (P3) new schools pilot project. The project, announced in June, will result in the construction of 18 new schools in Edmonton and Calgary.
