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Alberta's school board funding remains unclear following budget 2021
Without school jurisdiction funding profiles or next year’s funding manual, Alberta school boards say they don't know exactly how they're being funded individually.
Taber teacher removed from classroom after accusations of inappropriate behaviour
Following an online petition with allegations of inappropriate behaviour toward underage students, a Taber teacher has been removed from any student involvement.
CBE launches high school engagement, scenarios include ending some Spanish, French and Arts programs
The Calgary Board of Education is considering cutting some programs of choice and consolidating programs as it looks to balance student populations in public high schools across the city.
Students and advocates want 'traumatizing' name of CBE's Langevin school changed
The call to rename the Calgary Board of Education's Langevin School, named after one of the men behind Canada's residential school system, is growing louder — bolstered by current and former students who say the name is offensive to Indigenous peoples and reinforces racism.
University of Lethbridge plans for 'significant' return of students to campus in fall 2021
The University of Lethbridge says it's anticipating "positive shifts" related to COVID-19 health measures in coming months, and is in the planning stages for a significant return of students to the campus for the fall 2021 semester.
'We're not making progress': Indigenous student outcomes continue to slide at the CBE
The Calgary Board of Education says its Indigenous students are falling through the cracks. The trustees hope a new learning strategy will lead to improvement.
Grade 11 girls report highest levels of anxiety and depression in CBE student survey
The Calgary Board of Education says new survey results show high school students are reporting that while they feel they have positive relationships in their lives, they're also experience feelings of depression and anxiety — with female students reporting these feelings more frequently than their male counterparts.
Western Canada High School locked down following weapon report
Police are on scene at Western Canada High School following reports of a gun.
Potential gunshots force lockdown of 2 Calgary Board of Education schools
Police are investigating reports of gunshots fired outside Forest Lawn High School that caused minor property damage Thursday afternoon, forcing two Calgary Board of Education schools into lockdown.
Calgary Catholic School District plans to continue offering online learning, no decision from CBE
The Calgary Catholic School District says online learning will continue to be an option for families next school year — and hopefully in years to come.