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First Day of School is Sep. 2
Message from the Board of Trustees on Education Funding
The Board of Trustees continues to advocate for education funding that keeps pace with escalating student enrolment, rising costs and increasingly complex student needs.
Letter from the Minister of Education - Welcome Back to Another School Year
As the summer winds down and a new school year begins, I want to take a moment to share updates you may hear more about as your child returns to the classroom.
Personal Mobile Devices and Social Media Use in Schools
Cell phones and other devices will be restricted in schools this year.
English Language Learners (ELL) Becomes English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Starting in the 2024-25 school year, the term “English Language Learner” (ELL) is being replaced by the broader term: “English as an Additional Language” (EAL) to better reflect the diverse language backgrounds of CBE students.
Supporting CBE's Growing Student Population and Addressing Enrolment Pressures
On July 23, 2024, the Alberta government announced additional funding to support growing student population and increasing costs. School boards across the province will receive a share of the $125-million increase for operational funding.
Letter from the Minister of Education - Celebrating a Successful School Year
As the school year ends, I would like to extend my congratulations to Alberta’s students on another great year.
Personal Mobile Devices in Classrooms – 2024 - 25 School Year
Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced new restrictions on children and student use of personal mobile devices.
CBE Celebrates the Opening of North Trail High School
The Calgary Board of Education’s newest high school, North Trail High School, will celebrate its official opening on Friday, April 26.
Provide your feedback to Alberta Education about Cellphone use in Schools
Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides is interested in hearing from parents and families about cellphone usage in Alberta schools.
2023/24 Grade 6 Provincial Achievement Tests Update
Alberta Education has announced that Grade 6 PATs in English language arts and literature and mathematics will not be administered in May and June 2024.
Provide Your Feedback on the New Draft K-6 Social Studies Curriculum
Albertans are invited to share their input on the proposed key learnings in the new draft social studies curriculum by March 29.
Alberta Government Announces Funding for New Schools and Modernization Projects
The Alberta government has announced full, planning or pre-planning funding for four new schools and one modernization from the 2024-27 Three-Year School Capital Plan.
Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) Survey
Now open for parents/guardians to provide feedback on the quality of education provided by school authorities and their schools.
Engage on Draft K-6 Social Studies Curriculum
In a letter to parents/guardians, Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides has announced that Alberta Education will gather information and feedback to aid in drafting the K-6 Social Studies curriculum.
CBE Celebrates the Opening of Three New Schools
Three CBE schools are celebrating their official openings this month.
New Capital Projects Announced for CBE
The Government of Alberta announced full, planning or pre-planning funding for all of the Year One and two of the Year Two priorities identified on the CBE’s 2023-26 Three-Year School Capital Plan.
If You Could Talk to the Minister of Education, What Would You Say?
Apply before March 24 for the 2023-24 Minister’s Youth Council
Have Your Say on Career Education Programming
You’re invited to share input on grades 7-12 education to help the Career Education Task Force determine how to innovate and strengthen career education programming for students and employers.
Five CBE Students Named to Education Minister’s Youth Council
Five CBE students have been selected by Alberta Education to become members of the Minister’s Youth Council.
Apply Now for the Minister’s Parent Advisory Council
Alberta Education is accepting applications for the 2022-23 Minister’s Parent Advisory Council.
Education Week 2022
Education Week is observed annually. This year, we celebrate Education Week May 2 – 6, 2022.
Register Now for Telephone Town Hall with Education Minister Adriana LaGrange
Minister LaGrange will be hosting a telephone town hall on April 20 to engage with parents directly on current initiatives within Alberta’s education system.
Alberta Education Annual Satisfaction Survey
Alberta Education is conducting its annual satisfaction survey to collect perceptions of Alberta’s education system.
Province Announces Funding for New Middle School in Evanston
On March 4, the Government of Alberta announced funding for the design and construction of a new middle school (Grades 5-9) in the community of Evanston.
Alberta Education Survey Mailed to Parents/Legal Guardians of Grades 4, 7 and 10 Students
Each year Alberta Education sends an important survey to all parents and legal guardians of students in Grades 4, 7 and 10.
Apply Now for the 2022-23 Minister’s Youth Council
Alberta Education is recruiting students for the 2022-23 Minister’s Youth Council.
Statement from the Board of Trustees | K-6 Draft Curriculum
I’d like to share with you this Board’s continued advocacy in relation to the provincial government’s K-6 Draft Curriculum.
Alberta Education Offering Virtual Curriculum Sessions
Alberta Education is hosting virtual sessions to enable communities to share local insights and unique perspectives on the draft K-6 curriculum.
Update for Families | Dec. 31, 2021
On Dec. 30, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announced that the winter break for Alberta schools will be extended through next week. Classes for all CBE students are now scheduled to resume on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.
Attend a Virtual Session on the K-6 Draft Curriculum
Alberta Education is renewing school curriculum. On March 29, 2021, Minister of Education, the Honourable Adriana LaGrange released the draft Kindergarten to Grade 6 curriculum, which is available for review.
2021-22 School Re-entry Information
Many families have questions about the health protocols that will be in place for the start of the school year.
Board of Trustees Approves 2021-22 Budget and 2021–2024 Education Plan
The Board of Trustees approved the Calgary Board of Education’s 2021-22 budget as well as the 2021–2024 Education Plan at a regular board meeting on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Parent and Public Sessions on the K-6 Draft Curriculum
Alberta Education is holding online sessions so Albertans can hear information about the curriculum and ask questions.
Education Week 2021
Education Week is observed annually. This year, we celebrate Education Week May 3 – 7, 2021.
Draft Curriculum Pilot - CBE Decides Not to Participate
CBE decides not to participate in draft Alberta curriculum pilot
Alberta Education Survey Mailed to Parents/Legal Guardians of Grades 4, 7 and 10 Students
Each year Alberta Education sends an important survey to all parents and legal guardians of students in Grades 4, 7 and 10.
Minister’s Youth Council is Accepting Applications
Alberta Education is recruiting students for the 2021/22 Minister’s Youth Council.
Alberta Education Annual Satisfaction Survey
Alberta Education is conducting its annual satisfaction survey to collect perceptions of Alberta’s education system.
Re-entry Update for Families | August 27, 2020
We are now only a few days away from the start of the 2020-21 school year.
Re-Entry Plan for September Released
Schools will be in Scenario 1 on Sept. 1
Alberta Government Announces In-Person Classes to Resume Sept. 1
We are very excited to welcome our students back to school, while keeping everyone as safe as possible.
Four CBE Students Named to Education Minister’s Youth Council
Four CBE students have been selected by Alberta Education to become members of the Minister’s Youth Council.
School Re-Entry Survey Launching | Please Provide Feedback
Earlier this month, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announced that the provincial government is considering three different scenarios when classes start again in the fall. To help the CBE consider how we would respond, we have launched 3 surveys.
A Message of Gratitude from the Board of Trustees
This week is Education Week in Alberta. Every year, we have the opportunity to recognize the important role that education plays in our society.
Alberta Education Survey Has Been Mailed to Parents/Guardians of Grades 4, 7 and 10 Students
Each year in January, Alberta Education sends an important survey to all parents and guardians of students in Grades 4, 7 and 10.
Education Week 2019
Education Week takes place April 29 to May 3, 2019 with the theme of Learning is a Journey.
Alberta Education Survey Has Been Mailed to Parents/Guardians of Grades 4, 7 and 10 Students
Each year in January, Alberta Education sends an important survey to all parents and guardians of students in Grades 4, 7 and 10.
Education Week 2018
Education Week takes place April 30 - May 4, 2018
Alberta Education Student Transportation Survey
Alberta Education has a survey for parents across the province to provide their feedback on what changes should be made to the current student transportation eligibility criteria.
Alberta Education Survey Being Mailed to Parents/Guardians of Grades 4, 7 and 10 Students
Each year in January, Alberta Educations sends an important survey to all parents and guardians of students in Grades 4, 7 and 10.
2018-19 School Calendars Have Been Finalized – First Day of School is Sept. 4
The 2018-19 school calendar has been finalized and posted.
Classroom Improvement Fund puts $13 million in CBE Schools
Premier Rachel Notley visited Connaught School on Oct. 13 to draw attention to the $75 million provided to Alberta schools this year to improve learning outcomes for students.
Alberta Education Spring 2017 Engagements
Alberta Education will use input gathered from Albertans to inform the development of future Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K–12) provincial curriculum.
Education Week 2017
Education Week takes place May 1-5, 2017.
Students Invited to Apply to be Part of the Minister’s Youth Council
The Minister of Education is looking for junior and senior high school students to join his Minister’s Youth Council.
Great Kids Award 2017
Nominations for the 2017 Great Kids Award are now open!
Opportunity to participate in provincial curriculum survey
Alberta Education is inviting parents, students, teachers and the general community to fill out an online survey regarding the curriculum.
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