Alberta’s Grade 4 students continue to achieve among the highest science marks in the world, according to the 2007 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). Alberta tied for fourth with several countries and achieved first out of the four participating Canadian provinces.
 

Edmonton… Albertans will shape the future of education in Alberta through Inspiring Education: A Dialogue with Albertans, a unique public engagement initiative to take place across the province in 2009.
 

Twenty-two school boards in and around Edmonton are receiving an award recognizing their leadership teams for significant improvement and/or very high achievement in areas ranging from student achievement to the promotion of healthy living, and safe and caring school environments.
 

Alberta students are being asked to provide their perspectives on education through the Speak Out – Alberta Student Engagement Initiative to help shape education in the province.
 

Improving Alberta’s already high achieving K-12 education system will be the focus of Minister of Education Dave Hancock’s participation in the 4th Annual School of the Future World Summit.
 

Seven school boards in central Alberta are receiving an award recognizing their leadership teams for significant improvement and/or very high achievement in areas ranging from student achievement to the promotion of healthy living, and safe and caring school environments.
 

Nine school boards in southern Alberta are receiving an award recognizing their leadership teams for significant improvement and/or very high achievement in areas ranging from student achievement to the promotion of healthy living, and safe and caring school environments.
 

Ten school boards in and around Calgary are receiving an award recognizing their leadership teams for significant improvement and/or very high achievement in areas ranging from student achievement to the promotion of healthy living, and safe and caring school environments.
 

An increasing high school completion rate is one of the highlights captured in the latest accountability report on Alberta’s education system. The report also shows an increase in eligibility for Rutherford Scholarships at the Grade 12 level, 95 per cent participation in early childhood education and significant levels of community satisfaction with the school system. The results also demonstrated areas for improvement including a slight decline in the overall results at the acceptable standard for provincial achievement tests and a decrease in employer satisfaction with the skills and quality of work of recent high school graduates.
 

Students across the province are benefiting from better knowledge in their schools about severe allergies. Resources provided to all schools by the Alberta government are increasing awareness among educators and caregivers about allergy causes, effects and treatments.
 

Thousands of Alberta students will have an opportunity to explore trades and technology occupations and learn from the best in the world, thanks to $4 million in provincial funding that will send Grade 9 and 10 students to the WorldSkills competition being held in Calgary next September.
 

The Government of Alberta has signed an agreement with BBPP Alberta Schools Limited, to design, build, finance and maintain 18 new state-of-the-art schools in Calgary and Edmonton through a public-private partnership (P3).
 

A new learning resource created by the Alberta government encourages students to get personal in making their community a better place. The new resource, which promotes involvement in municipal government, is designed to support the new Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum.
 

The Alberta government has approved a funding increase to accredited funded private schools, which will go into effect for the 2008/2009 school year.
 

Alberta students will be the ultimate beneficiaries of a complete review of Special Education in Alberta to be led by a group of Albertans with broad experiences in related fields.
 

Five new outreach programs, launching in September, will give more Alberta youth the opportunity to stay in school. The new programs will be offered in Spruce Grove, the Kikino Métis Settlement, Brooks, Picture Butte and Fort McLeod, bringing the total number of outreach programs operating in the province to 130.
 

Blind and visually impaired students will benefit from enhanced supports, thanks to $3.1 million in new funding by the Government of Alberta in each of the next three years. The new funding was announced as part of Budget 2008 and resulted from a service review Alberta Education conducted with stakeholders from across the province.
 

The Alberta government is investing over $55 million this year to broaden technology initiatives in schools across the province to encourage students to complete their education and create meaningful learning experiences.
 

Students who choose career and technology studies (CTS) as an option will benefit from the Alberta government’s refocused curriculum, an expansion of programs and $79 million in funding support.
 

Alberta’s 13 year-old students have achieved the highest marks in the country in science, according to national test results.
 

Recognizing their dedication and innovation, 130 Alberta teachers have been chosen as semi-finalists for the 20th Annual Excellence in Teaching Awards. The semi-finalists were selected from 334 eligible nominations. New to this year’s awards are the addition of professional development opportunities to acknowledge the important role teachers have in student education.
 

Alberta students, teachers and parents can celebrate the beginning of a new era for education now that five-year collective agreements are in place between all 62 school boards and local teachers’ bargaining units.
 

Buffalo Trail School Division is receiving funding to modernize Wainwright High School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 

Black Gold Regional Division is receiving funding for the modernization of Thorsby Elementary School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 

St. Paul Education Regional Division is receiving funding for the modernization of Racette Junior High and St. Paul Elementary schools. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 

Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School District is receiving funding to replace St. Mary’s School in Sexsmith. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 

Grasslands Regional Division is receiving funding for the modernization of Alcoma School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 

Fort Vermilion School Division is receiving funding for the modernization of Rainbow Lake School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 

Palliser Regional Division is receiving funding to modernize Picture Butte Junior/Senior High School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 

Red Deer Catholic Regional Division is receiving funding for a new starter school in Olds. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 

Sturgeon School Division is receiving funding to modernize Namao School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 

High Prairie School Division is receiving funding to modernize Kinuso School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 

Elk Island Public Schools Regional Division is receiving funding to modernize Fort Saskatchewan Elementary Christian School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 

Wild Rose School Division is receiving funding to modernize H.W. Pickup Junior High School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 

Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division and the Lethbridge School District are receiving funding to complete construction of West Lethbridge High School campus. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 

Horizon School Division is receiving funding to modernize two schools in Vauxhall. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 

Aspen View Regional Division is receiving funding for the modernization of Vilna School. This is part of a $190-million investment from the government’s Capital Account that will support 20 school infrastructure projects across Alberta and the purchase of 20 new steel-framed modular classrooms.
 

The Alberta government is moving ahead with the planning and construction of 14 new schools that will focus on innovative new design concepts for middle and senior high schools for Calgary and Edmonton regions.
 

Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools is receiving funding to replace Griffiths-Scott Middle School in Millet. The investment comes from $65-million in unanticipated second-quarter surplus funding that will support eight school projects across Alberta.
 

Northern Gateway Regional Division is receiving funding for the modernization of Hilltop Junior/Senior High School in Whitecourt. The investment comes from $65-million in unanticipated second-quarter surplus funding that will support eight school projects across Alberta.
 

Provincial land will be freed up for housing that is affordable for families and seniors, and vacant school sites may be used for other much-needed community services such as libraries and fire halls thanks to new provincial initiatives.
 

The province has asked three groups to submit proposals to develop 18 new schools for Calgary and Edmonton as a public-private partnership. The request follows the close of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) stage that resulted in four submissions from interested consortia.
 

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