ATA Local 21

Happy World Teachers' Day! Today, we celebrate the diverse educators who shape our future. Thank a teacher today! #WorldTeachersDay #ABEd

Regardless of what the Government of Alberta believes, teachers know that properly funded supports, and not more testing, will always be better for students.

If you forgot to wear red today you still have another chance to stand up for public education tomorrow! Make sure to show our collective bargaining team that they have your support by wearing #RedforEdAB. Send us a photo of you in red to enter the #Local21TurnsRed contest!

Collective Bargaining continues this Wednesday & Thursday. Wear red to show support for CTBC and Public Education #Local21TurnsRed #RedforEdAB

Local 21 would like to take a moment to recognize the lasting, negative, impact that residential schools have had, and to honor the children who never came home. Visit nctr.ca to learn more about the calls to action and the truth behind residential schools.

Don’t forget that we have an informative AI PD session happening on September 25. Make sure to RSVP via the google form that was sent to your email. We hope to see you there!

Thank you to everyone who wore red on September 9 & 10 and posted on social media. Our first #Local21TurnsRed winner is Michelle Nanias from St. Patrick's in Camrose. We will be reaching out this week using the email you used for Cyber Impact!

Don't forget about this free PD Session on the wonders of AI coming up soon. If you plan to attend make sure to RSVP with the Google form sent out to school reps!

Wondering how this weeks bargaining session went? Login to your teachers.ab.ca account to read bargaining update #7. The next bargaining dates are set for Oct. 2-3.

Sporting #RedforEDAB today? Post your photo with the hashtag #Local21TurnsRed AND send us a DM (or reply to this post) of your post by 4:30 today to be included in the draw. Make sure to be signed up for cyber impact as well!

It was a bit of an oversight on my part, but if you have a private social media account we can't see your photos (even if you used the hashtag). As a result, if you would like to be included in the gift card draw please DM this account a photo of your post by 4:30 pm tomorrow.

Today is the day (and tomorrow)! #Local21TurnsRed in support of our collective bargaining team. Show your support by wearing red and posting on social media using the hashtag above and #RedforEDAB (tag ATA Local 21 if you like).

Are you ready to support Public Education and the Central Table Bargaining Committee? Wear red tomorrow and/or Tuesday, post a picture on social media with the hashtag #Local21TurnsRed . Anyone who does so and is also signed up on Cyber Impact will be entered to win a gift card

Don't miss out on this AI-mazing PD opportunity from Chris Gonsalvez. If you wish to attend please fill out the Google Form supplied by your school rep/at your most recent staff meeting.

Please remember to click the verification link sent to the email you used to sign up on CyberImpact. Your signup isn't complete and we don't have your contact info until you complete this important step.

ATA President Jason Schilling has a good reminder about why we wear Red for Ed. Don't forget that #Local21TurnsRed on Monday and Tuesday. Post your picture to social media with the hashtag and sign up for the local email on Cyberimpact and you'll be entered to win a gift card

Central Table Bargaining resumes next week. On Friday’s and Bargaining days wear red to show your support for public education. If you’re a local 21 teacher and you’ve signed up for cyber impact, post a photo of your Red4Ed using the hashtag #Local21TurnsRed and you could win!

Join us for an inspiring session with ATA's Chris Gonsalvez on power of AI tools in education. Discover how to balance efficiency and creativity in lesson planning, while addressing key professional considerations. Sign up via the Google Form shared by your school reps.

This school year is also a bargaining year, and it is a great time to make sure you understand the bargaining process. These short videos created by the ATA are an excellent intro or refresher for you to do just that. buff.ly/3YKdF3b

ATA Summer Conference is underway at the Banff Centre. Rhonda, Sinead, Alysha and Kim are in attendance learning about bargaining, professional development, political engagement and leadership. Thank you to them for giving up a week of their summer to benefit local 21 teachers.