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As we celebrate Education Week, it’s a great time to highlight learning opportunities like in-person student exchanges. Students will learn how to communicate and collaborate with diverse cultures, learn more about international communities and become active global citizens.

There is a mental health crisis in schools and families are begging for more support. @AdrianaLaGrange & the UCP are failing them. Families deserve a government they can trust to support them during these uncertain times. #MentalHealthWeek #abed #ableg #EducationWeek #GetReal

ATA President Jason Schilling responds to the passage of Bill 15. Read the full statement here: loom.ly/RaOBS6I #abed #ableg #bill15

#PrayTogether #GoodFriday #Peace

Experts continue to see major flaws in the K-6 curriculum, as the @Alberta_UCP ramp up diagnostic testing. We need reforms to support the WHOLE child in pandemic recovery. MORE social/emotional development, exercise & creative (free) play & LESS TESTING! #abed #yeg #yyc #abpoli

.@AdrianaLaGrange @Alberta_UCP There are 59 days left in the the 2021-2022 school year, and most school divisions only have one PD day per month. Where is the new curriculum that you want taught in September? ......and don't forget the resources to support it's implementation?

Two years ago today, just weeks into the pandemic, and while schools were scrambling to figure out remote emergency teaching and how to meet their students' needs, the government laid off 26,000 education workers. On a Saturday, using social media.

Proceeding with the implementation of the flawed draft curriculum, which has very little public support, is a mistake that can be avoided. #ditchthedraft See you Saturday. Check out ditchthedraft.ca for more details and locations.

Central Table Bargaining Committee (CTBC) recently met with Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) for more productive meetings. Members can read more in the latest Bargainer's Blog, #weareATA loom.ly/mtfztGE

April 2 is an incredibly important date for the future of our province. We need to get out and demand a stop to this curriculum. Thank you @nenshi for this important reminder tonight. #abed #ableg eventbrite.ca/e/ditch-the-dr…

Substitute Teacher Appreciation starts tomorrow! Like many, I started my teaching career subbing and have been grateful for their expertise and dedication my entire career. @albertateachers

We are nearing the end of Substitute Teachers Appreciation Week, and we want to express that we love our subs! Thank you for your knowledge, skills and professionalism in teaching our students! @LCOata23 @abed @CarrylBennett

It's Substitute Teachers' Appreciation Week! For all the awesome contributions substitute teachers make in the life of students and teachers- THANK YOU! 🌻 Check out some ideas for how you can help recognize this special week: loom.ly/f3za57o #abed

Happy #RedforEdAB! #WeAreATA @LCOata23 @albertateachers @lmbokenfohr

ATA to Education Minister, Just Stop! 9 in 10 teachers and half of Albertans do not feel the draft curriculum will provide students with the skills and knowledge they require for future success. Read the full news release: loom.ly/kAwKO8U #abed #ableg

#DitchTheDraft @albertateachers @LCOata23

The Status of Racialized Teachers Working Group of the Diversity, Equity and Human Rights (DEHR) Committee is seeking 3 field members. Apply by March 16: loom.ly/SIeg49I #abed

A united Association establishes a culture of professionalism and collegiality that focuses on what’s best for both students and teachers. Learn more about the importance of a united profession for public education: loom.ly/yzm7lLw #abed #ableg

"We are, in fact, still in this together". Read Jason Schilling's latest Off Script in the ATA News: loom.ly/WTPTz7g #abed

Happy #RedforEdAB everyone! I wish this government prioritized education for all, rather than a select few.