Education
Recent stories about education
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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Amii and U of A launch AI literacy course for all
Students of all disciplines at the University of Alberta will be invited to take an AI literacy course online starting in January.
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A moment in history: Aug. 2, 1977
On this day 46 years ago, a newspaper ad encouraged people to "start a learning revolution" at NAIT.
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