Education
Recent stories about education
Provincial Priorities Act could hurt Alberta's priorities, says academic
An Edmonton political scientist who researches the idea of the 'typical' Albertan said this research, as well as the complexities of academic funding, point to a potential for the United Conservative Party government's Provincial Priorities Act to hurt not only researchers but the provincial economy.
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A moment in history: June 19, 1967
On this day in 1967, Grant MacEwan, Alberta's lieutenant governor at the time, presided over a fictitious citizenship ceremony for 300 Boy Scouts.
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Podcast hosts suggest budget misses mark for Edmonton
The 2024 provincial budget lacks meaningful investment in Edmonton, said the hosts of Episode 254 of Speaking Municipally.
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A moment in history: Jan. 10, 1891
On this day in 1891, Edmonton's first school board considered if it needed a new school for the growing settlement.
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University students fall through cracks as costs multiply
Alberta has played host to Canada's highest year-over-year increases to rents in 2023, and this mixed with inflation and inadequate support has pushed many post-secondary students further into poverty, student leaders say.
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NorQuest opens first Métis student centre in Canada
NorQuest College and the Rupertsland Institute have launched Canada's first Métis student centre after students voiced concern about their culture's lack of representation.
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Edmonton educator launches guide to field trips
A teacher and homeschooling mom has launched AllFieldTrips, an online resource that provides a place to both search for and review field trip options for their educational value.
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Conservatory of Music needs new home after Alberta College sale
MacEwan University is seeking a new home for its Conservatory of Music following the sale of the Alberta College building that now houses it.
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A moment in history: Sept. 27, 1958
On this day 65 years ago, one of Alberta's oldest private colleges was planning a major expansion to deal with rising enrolment.
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