Key details ✅ Budget 2024 announced an investment of $1 billion over five years. ✅ The Program will receive permanent funding of $216.6 million per year, starting in 2029-2030. Thank you to the federal government for making this a priority. 👏 Learn more: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...

"It tries to teach Grade 1 students how to multiply. Grade 3 students learn how to count American money — not Canadian. And Grade 4 students are instructed in drawing triangles — an activity for those in Grade 1." Tough to get grade 1 kids to multiply when some don't know their numbers to 10. #ABleg

Three opportunities for you to rally for public education on October 5 which is also World Teachers' Day. #stoptheexcuses #weareATA

When someone says teachers should "get back" and kids should "get back" to class. Ask yourself.... What are they "getting back" to? The current situations is unsustainable. Getting back to more unsustainable conditions is not a worthy goal. Stand with teachers. #ableg #abed #abpoli #cndpoli

A strike is never easy. It’s stressful, it’s uncertain, and it weighs on all of us. I know you feel, I feel it too. Today I spent the morning with our newest colleagues and they are worried but resolved in their commitment. #weareATA

Three opportunities for you to rally for public education on October 5 which is also World Teachers' Day. #stoptheexcuses #weareATA

In the last two days--I've read or heard government say three different numbers of new students added to the education system in the last 2 years--50,000, 80,000 and 100,000. So which is it? Maybe government should start collecting class size data again (they stopped in 2019)?

Utter contempt and disrespect from Bruce McAllister. Cutting off the kid's mic and limiting his freedom of expression is one thing, but saying he should be spanked is a fireable offense from a supposedly neutral moderator. Bruce needs to be removed immediately.

By way of context… In May, 22,300 teacher voted against the UCP’s offer at 61.99% Today, 38,113 voted no at 89.5%. In May, 13,517 voted to accept. Today? Only 4,479. The UCP managed to find a way to actually make things worse. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed

Minister Horner says TEBA won’t return to the table until the LRB issue is resolved—delaying and frustrating bargaining. The ATA has tabled a proposal, teachers await a response. Call me a liar on TV if you want, but AB schools remain the least funded in Canada and that’s the truth.

Today the government chose legal maneuvers over negotiation. Instead of responding to the ATA’s latest proposal, it filed a Labour Relations complaint to delay and distract. Teachers are ready for a deal—government is not. /1

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Alberta’s teachers have given everything to their students, schools, and communities. But their pay has fallen behind, workloads have soared, and classrooms are bursting without the resources they need. Public education is in crisis.

Why did Alberta's initial book-ban policy cover written passages in the first place, if Danielle Smith & Co only ever wanted to cover "explicit" images? It's a good question, and one Education Min Nicolaides didn't really answer today. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Through education, teachers empower individuals with the literacy skills needed to engage and contribute to society. This #InternationalLiteracyDay2025, we emphasize #PromotingLiteracyInTheDigitalEra and will continue to invest in education and support those who make it possible. buff.ly/piQNcZJ

When the government first announced plans to ban or limit books in schools, it created confusion for boards, anxiety for teachers, and made the public question both government priorities and the integrity of teachers in an already underfunded system

I keep thinking about these images, and others I have seen over the last week of teachers getting rid of their classroom libraries because of the Ministerial Order. They weren't confused by what it said, they were overwhelmed with the task of inventorying 1000's of books.

Alberta spends the least per student in the entire country. Now you can see what your school—or your child’s school—could look like with funding that matched the National average or that of BC and Manitoba:

The government's book ban “pause” has become a game of Red Light, Green Light. Today: stop culling libraries. Tomorrow: start again? Teachers spent their summer pulling books to meet an arbitrary deadline. Our students deserve libraries filled with books, not political games.

In case you missed this. It’s an excellent read.

Thank you to Calgary ATA Locals for the invite to walk with you at this year’s Pride Parade. More than ever, we must show our support and love for the 2SLGBTQAI+ community. Happy Pride everyone.

Interesting read on the upcoming school trustee elections. The article points out how special interest groups are targeting school board elections. It's vital that teachers, parents, and others pay close attention to the platforms for candidates in trustee elections. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

You have questions about the new legislation coming into effect September 1st—we have answers. Amendments to the Education Act related to opt-in requirements and the use of preferred names and pronouns take effect September 1st. Visit abteach.cc/EducationAct... for information and resources.

Every year, we’re told things will get better in Alberta’s classrooms or that we have adequate funding (we don't). But each new year, teachers face even greater challenges: overcrowded rooms, inadequate funding, and student needs going unmet. Our kids deserve better.

This is the link you’re looking for if you haven’t signed the petition yet! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.forevercanadianpetitionevents.com

Happy Father’s Day. This will be forever one of my favourite pictures of me and my dad. Hope everyone has a great day.

My beloved mom passed away suddenly Sunday after a short but brave battle with cancer. I’m heartbroken over the loss. Her strength, love, and humour will be missed deeply. Thank you to the incredible doctors, nurses, and paramedics who treated her with such compassion and care.

When the going gets tough the cabinet gets growing.

#WorldEducationSupportPersonnelDay #EducationProfessionals #QualityEducation #ESPDay2025

Beautiful day out at Writing in Stone Provincial Park with my ELAC colleagues as we learn about the Blackfoot culture and translate that into writing. Also shared how we can use what we learned today with our students.

The same minister just tabled a bill to push more dark money into Alberta elections. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

“Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney. We look forward to collaborating with Prime Minister Carney, and all Parliamentarians in the 45th Canadian Parliament.” – Heidi Yetman, CTF/FCE President www.ctf-fce.ca/federal-elec... #elxn45 #OurKidsCanadasFuture

Took me less than 5 mins to vote today. Pretty easy. Get out and do your part. #vote

Thanks ASBA for the invite to this great program today celebrating Indigenous youth from across Alberta.

Govt very very very rarely goes to the phones for questions before reporters in attendance. First time I remember it happening was when I went to a pressr after this scoop: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... But here we are again today!

🎉 Nous souhaitons une bonne #JournéeInternationaleDeLaFrancophonie à toutes les personnes #francophones et/ou #francophiles du monde! #MaFrancophonie #francophone #Canadaenfrancais #Mon20Mars #JournéeDeLaFrancophonie #JeMÉduqueDoncJAgis

SCOOP: Alberta wants to accelerate cleanup of oil and gas wells with taxpayers as backstop, according to a leaked document www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art... By my pal Jeff Jones.

Honored to be re-elected as ATA President. I deeply value my colleagues trust and the responsibility this role carries. There’s important work ahead, and unity will be key to our success. Together, we’ll continue making meaningful progress. Thank you for your support!

Statement from Athana Mentzelopoulos, former AHS CEO.

“Lawyers for two LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations are in court Monday for the first step in their fight against the Alberta government's transgender law that prevents doctors from providing gender-affirming treatments” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

It’s Substitute Teachers’ Appreciation week! Many thanks to these colleagues who are some of the most resilient and creative teachers I know.

Agreed!

Alberta has the least-funded schools in Canada—a crisis affecting students, teachers, and administrators. We must stay forward-focused, improving working conditions and student learning. #schilling4president

Great two days at @mptconvention, many thanks to my colleagues for attending my session, for the great conversations and support for the upcoming PEC election. Wearing #redfored to show solidarity and to draw attention to the fact Alberta spends the least on education. Shame.

Commitment, dedication, and experience you can trust. Being your President has been a great honour. You have entrusted me to lead and that is something I do not take for granted. It is serious work that I respect because I know I am responsible for representing a profession I admire deeply.

Beautiful day to take in some sunshine.

Given that AISH is a statutory program, meaning that by law a citizen is entitled to it if they fulfill certain medical criteria, a forecast cut to AISH spending almost certainly means AB will be changing eligibility requirements. There is no other way in which the math can possibly math.

Wearing #redforedab to show solidarity and support for public education especially after a budget drop that failed to meet our funding needs. Advocating for public education is more important than ever. That’s why I’m running for re-election as your president.