Alberta Education and Childcare

We’ve got a new name! 📢 We’re now the Ministry of Education and Childcare. While the name has changed, our commitment to keeping you informed on what matters most to you and your family remains the same.

On #ECE Appreciation Day, we recognize the contributions of more than 30K highly skilled early childhood educators across #AB. Thank you for helping children discover their potential through quality early learning and #Childcare! #ELCC #ABEd

Alberta’s government is investing $200 million to reduce K-9 class sizes starting in the 2026/27 school year – helping students get more individual attention in the classroom. alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI… #abed

We wish students, teachers, teacher leaders, support staff, families and community members a happy Catholic Education Week! #catholiceducationweek #abed

211 is now the provincewide number to call for mental health and addiction services, providing a single, consistent starting point for people seeking help. It's available 24/7 in more than 240 languages. Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to Alberta’s School bus drivers for being a positive role model for students and ensuring they make it to school and back home safely, every day—you play a vital role in the education system.

Congratulations to the 16 Alberta educators appointed to the Teacher Advisory Council and thank you to everyone who expressed interest. The council will provide valuable insight on emerging issues, topics, education policies and initiatives. Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

Artificial intelligence is changing how we learn—and Alberta students are keeping pace. Through a new partnership with the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, we’re bringing AI learning into K–12 classrooms to help students build essential skills in a safe, responsible way.

We’re partnering with @AmiiThinks to develop learning kits and teacher resources that will enhance artificial intelligence education in Alberta’s K-12 curriculum. Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

Alberta’s government is introducing four new expedited teaching certificates to help qualified professionals enter classrooms sooner. Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI… #AbEd

More classrooms, sooner. Budget 2026 invests $600M over three years for modular classrooms – including $200M in 2026/27 – to help crowded schools add space as enrolment grows. alberta.ca/announcements.… #Budget2026 #ABEd

Calling all parents across the province. Join Minister Demetrios Nicolaides for a Telephone Town Hall on April 20 to learn more about Budget 2026 investments and what they mean for your child’s education. Register here: alberta.ca/education-and-…

Calling all parents in the Edmonton area. Join Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides for a Telephone Town Hall on April 13 to learn more about Budget 2026 investments and what they mean for your child’s education. Register here: alberta.ca/education-and-…

Proposed legislation will support safe and respectful schools and ensure students can learn without political and ideological influence. Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

Live at 3:30 - Watch Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides introduce legislation to update the Education Act: youtube.com/live/AbzqU8JZ4…

Alberta’s student population has grown by 80,000+ students in three years. Budget 2026, if passed, helps meet that demand by moving forward on 40 new school projects and keeping school construction moving provincewide. #GoodToKnow #Budget2026 #ABEd

With a $10.8 billion education investment, Budget 2026, if passed, increases operating funding by $722 million. This record-high investment equals nearly $54 million invested in Alberta classrooms every school day. #GoodToKnow #Budget2026 #ABEd

📢Calling all parents in the Calgary area Join us for a Telephone Town Hall on March 24 to learn more about Budget 2026 investments and what they could mean for your child’s education. Register here: alberta.ca/education-and-…

C’est la Journée internationale de la #Francophonie! Saviez-vous qu’en Alberta, les inscriptions dans les écoles francophones ont bondi de +20% en 10 ans? Aujourd’hui, +10 000 élèves dans 49 écoles francophones bénéficient d’une éducation de qualité en français. Formidable! #FrAB