News Releases

March 2009

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
134 Alberta teachers recognized for creativity and innovation in classroom
The 2009 Excellence in Teaching Awards Program is recognizing 134 creative and innovative teachers as award semi-finalists for their exceptional work in Alberta’s Kindergarten to Grade 12 classrooms. Semi-finalists were selected from 365 eligible nominations from across the province.
 
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Schools investigate learning through innovative use of technology
A number of schools across the province will test innovative uses of technology to advance learning across the education K-12 system.
 
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Albertans invited to shape the future of education
Albertans are invited to take part in a series of conversations about the future of education in Alberta. Joined by a group of Grade 6 students at Grandin School in Edmonton, Education Minister Dave Hancock announced 10 community conversations with Albertans in eight different locations across the province in April, May and June.