Education

Recent stories about education


A photograph of an older building at the University of Alberta.
education post-secondary

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 newspaper clipping with a headline that reads, "They're Citizens-Official"
history downtown

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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The Alberta Legislature Building.
region health

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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Newspaper clipping showing a story from 1891 with a headline that reads, "Annual School Meeting."
history schools

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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Shelves containing canned food and a sign that reads "Tomato sauce".
education food bank

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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Three women and one man stand in formal dress, holding large scissors and red ribbon.
education metis

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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A brunette woman and two children smile amidst a field of sunflowers.
business technology

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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The facade of a brick building reading "MacEwan University" with parking signs and cars parked along the street.
arts education

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 newspaper clipping of a rendering of the Alberta College building, with a caption that starts "Proposed $1,000,000 college"
history education

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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